Spinach Penne in creamy Pumpkin Sauce
This is yet another attempt at using pumpkin which needless to say goes to my ongoing event "Cooking For Kids" ...... 3-4 oz of cubed squash 8 oz dry penne 6 oz chopped spinach(I prefer the fresh) 1 small onion 3 garlic cloves red pepper flakes as per taste 1 tsp maida 1/2 cup of milk Pasta sauce(store bought) according to taste Salt few pinches while cooking the vegetables Cook the pasta according to the box instructions. Drain and set aside. Cut the onion into thin 1 inch slices. Grind the pumpkin, 2 garlic cloves and red pepper flakes adding little water and some oil. Take 2-3 tblsp of olive oil. When it is slightly hot add the onion and the remaining garlic clove grated. Once the onion becomes translucent, add the pumpkin puree and let this fry in the oil till the raw smell goes. Combine the maida in the milk and add this to the pumpkin which is cooking. Let this come to a boil and cook for a minute or two until it thickens. Now add the chopped