Pumpkin & bean spaghetti

Health score
57%
Pumpkin & bean spaghetti
50 min.
4
573kcal

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Pumpkin & bean spaghetti is a delicious and nutritious recipe that is perfect for any meal of the day. With a perfect blend of protein from the beans and carbs from the spaghetti, this dish is sure to keep you full and satisfied.

Made with only a handful of ingredients, this recipe is simple and easy to make. It also boasts a health score of 57, making it a great choice for anyone looking to eat healthier. This dish is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of onions, garlic, and pumpkin, and it also includes a hint of spice from the mild chilli sauce.

To start, you will need a bowl, frying pan, and sauce pan. In the saucepan, heat up some olive oil and begin to fry the thinly sliced onions until they are soft and slightly brown. Next, add in the crushed garlic and diced pumpkin, and continue to cook until the pumpkin is tender.

After that, stir in the chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, and cover to simmer for about 15 minutes. While your sauce is simmering, start cooking the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water. When the spaghetti is cooked to your desired firmness, drain it and set it aside.

Lastly, add in the mixed beans and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through. Season to taste and then combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce. Serve the dish in individual bowls and sprinkle with some parmesan or a vegetarian alternative for a cheesy finish.

This pumpkin and bean spaghetti is a balanced and tasty meal that will surely impress your friends and family. Make it for lunch or dinner and enjoy the rich and satisfying flavors in each bite. Give this recipe a try and see how it becomes a quick and easy go-to dish for your weekly meal plan. Happy cooking!

Ingredients

  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  onions thinly sliced
  •  garlic cloves crushed
  • 350 pumpkin diced
  • 400 canned tomatoes chopped canned
  • 400 ml vegetable stock 
  • 350 pasta like spaghetti 
  • 420 beans in a mild chilli sauce mixed canned
  • handful parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan, then fry onions for 8 mins, until softened and just beginning to brown.
  2. Add the garlic and pumpkin, then fry for a further 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Stir in the tomatoes and stock. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 15 mins, until the pumpkin is tender.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling water according to pack instructions.
  4. Add beans to the sauce, cook for 3-4 mins, until heated through, then season.
  5. Drain spaghetti well, return to pan, then stir in the sauce. Divide between serving bowls, then serve sprinkled with the cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories573kcal
Protein13.76%
Fat15.29%
Carbs70.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
70.25
Glycemic Load
33.94
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.142608662419%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.45mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
11.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:573.29kcal
28.66%
Fat:9.87g
15.18%
Saturated Fat:1.51g
9.45%
Carbohydrates:102.97g
34.32%
Net Carbohydrates:92.46g
33.62%
Sugar:17.86g
19.84%
Cholesterol:0.17mg
0.06%
Sodium:1303.29mg
56.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.96g
39.93%
Vitamin A:7891.23IU
157.82%
Selenium:58.07µg
82.96%
Manganese:1.19mg
59.54%
Fiber:10.51g
42.06%
Copper:0.84mg
41.88%
Phosphorus:417.55mg
41.76%
Potassium:1344.74mg
38.42%
Vitamin B6:0.7mg
34.8%
Magnesium:130.11mg
32.53%
Iron:5.27mg
29.29%
Vitamin C:23.4mg
28.36%
Zinc:4mg
26.68%
Vitamin E:3.52mg
23.43%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.09%
Folate:80.56µg
20.14%
Vitamin B3:3.69mg
18.44%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.86%
Calcium:121.69mg
12.17%
Vitamin K:11.23µg
10.7%
Vitamin B5:0.99mg
9.94%