Spaghetti with spinach and pumpkin, served with ham
Healthy fall pasta
Pumpkin is one of the most popular and affordable ingredients of the fall and winter season. While it’s in season, it’s definitely worth making the most of its naturally rich flavor and versatility. I’ve previously shared some of my favorite pumpkin-inspired recipe ideas here: >>> Pumpkin Recipe Collection
The fresh green color of spinach pairs beautifully with pumpkin, both visually and in flavor. Together they create a colorful, comforting dish that’s perfect for cooler days.
Tip: On meat-free days, you can leave out the ham.
If you are on a diet or need to watch your carbohydrate intake for some reason, you should know that one serving of this dish contains 62 grams of carbohydrates. It is a hearty, filling lunch. Halve the serving size if this is too much carbohydrate for you.
Spaghetti with spinach and pumpkin, served with ham
Ingredients
- Roasted pumpkin with oregano (300 g pumpkin) (recipe in the description)
- 300 g frozen spinach portion
- 1 small onion
- 3 clove garlic
- 60 g Black Forest ham or other smoked ham with a high meat content
- 1 tablespoon oat flour
- 200 ml cream – 22% fat content (or Double Cream)
- 100 ml water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 240 g durum spaghetti pasta – I calculated 60 g of spaghetti per person, measured dry
Instructions
- First, prepare the roasted pumpkin cubes with oregano. Recipe here.
- Put the frozen spinach in a saucepan. Pour a little water over it and add a teaspoon of salt. Bring to the boil and cook until tender. Then drain.
- Dice the ham. Peel and finely dice the onion. Peel and slice the garlic. Place these ingredients near the stove so that they are close at hand and ready to be added to the pan.
- Take a high-sided frying pan and pour in the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and fry until golden brown. Add the ham and fry it as well. Add the flour. Stir and fry. Pour in the water and stir immediately. Allow to thicken slightly, then pour in the cream. Stir immediately.
- Add the spinach and pumpkin cubes. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir and it will be ready in a few minutes.
- Cook durum spaghetti in salted water.
Calories and macros
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Vegetarian Lunch Ideas
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