posted by Marlen 10-25-100 8:52 AM
Rasta Pasta
4 oz. Angel hair pasta
1/4 cup Olive oil
1 small Onion, diced
2 clove Garlic, minced
2 tbl. Ginger, minced
1 Chile pepper, seeded and minced
2 cups Pumpkin, diced
1 cup Stock
1 cup Coconut milk
1 tsp. Coriander
1 tsp. Cumin
1/2 tsp. Thyme
1/2 tsp. White pepper
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
1/2 tsp. Allspice
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 Bell pepper, chopped
4 Mushrooms, chopped
1/2 Zucchini, chopped
1/4 cup Corn, kernels
4 Broccoli, blanched
Cook pasta, set aside. Heat the oil over medium heat, add onion, garlic, ginger, and chile pepper and saute 4-5 minutes.
Add pumpkin and water to pan and cook 15-20 minutes, until pumpkin is tender. Add coconut milk, coriander, cumin, thyme, white pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and salt and simmer another 4-5 minutes. Place in food processor and process until smooth.
Heat remaining oil and pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini. Saute 5 minutes. Add corn and broccoli and saute 2 minutes. Pour pumpkin sauce into skillet and stir. Bring to a simmer. Cook 1 minute; add pasta. Serve steaming.