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Easy
1 hr 30
Published 2024
Instead of mac and cheese, I grew up with pasta al forno, its Italian sibling. It translates to ‘baked pasta’ but I don’t think that captures how indulgent it is. This recipe is a celebration of the dish, using a rich and cosy combination of pumpkin, gorgonzola, and seasonal greens.
Peel and cut the pumpkin into chunks, then place it in a microwave-safe dish and cover with a lid or cling film. Cook in the microwave at maximum power for a total of 12 minutes, splitting this into 3-minute increments to ensure the dish doesn’t overheat. Alternatively, roast the pumpkin chunks for about 30 minutes in the oven at 160°c with a drizzle of oil, a sprig of thyme and a couple of cru