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pick Up A Pumpkin

Pumpkin, pine nut & chilli pesto tart

GFO

LC

PREP 20 MINS COOK 40 MINS

SERVES 6 (AS A LIGHT MEAL)

1 sheet reduced-fat puff pastry or gluten-free pastry, thawed Plain flour or gluten-free plain flour, for dusting

120g reduced-fat ricotta

4 tbsp Jamie Oliver Chilli & Garlic

Pesto or gluten-free pesto Freshly ground black pepper

1 small (800g) round pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, thinly sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

1½ tbsp pine nuts, toasted

70g rocket or baby kale

1 red chilli, thinly sliced

20g parmesan shavings

1 Preheat oven to 180°C (fanforced). Place a large baking tray in the oven to preheat.

Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured work surface to about 40cm x 40cm. Cut out

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