Pumpkin and Cheese Pasta Bake

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan/Gas 5.

2. 2

   Boil the pasta for 2 minutes less than stated on pack instructions.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, simmer the pumpkin in a large pan of water for 8-10 minutes until tender.

4. 4

   Drain.

5. 5

   Whisk together the milk and soft cheese and heat in a pan.

6. 6

   Stir in half the Cheddar.

7. 7

   Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the peppers for 5 minutes, until softened.

8. 8

   Stir in the spinach until it wilts.

9. 9

   Mix together the pasta, pumpkin, cheese mixture, peppers and spinach, then transfer to an ovenproof dish.

10. 10

    Top with the remaining cheese and cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with chopped basil to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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