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Lunchbox 6 – packing a quick and simple lunchbox featuring warm, comforting pumpkin pasta, honey garlic prawns. This easy lunchbox idea is perfect for busy mornings when you want to pack something tasty, satisfying, and homemade with minimal effort.

Roasted Pumpkin pasta

Ingredients (for 2 servings)
• Roasted mix:
• ~250g pumpkin (already roasted)
• 1 small onion (roasted)
• 3-4 garlic cloves (roasted)
• 150g pasta (penne, rigatoni, fettuccine etc.)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 60-80ml( reserved pasta water — adjust for desired consistency)
• 60ml cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan (plus extra for topping)
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme or rosemary(or Italian seasoning)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta:
• Boil pasta according to package directions.
• Reserve ~1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Prepare the Sauce:
• In a blender, add your roasted pumpkin, roasted onion, and roasted garlic.( roast them at 200C for 15 min)
• Pour in about 60ml pasta water.
• Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a bit more liquid if it’s too thick.
3. Finish the Sauce:
• In a pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
• Pour in the blended sauce.
• Add chili flakes, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in the cream and parmesan cheese.
• Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. If too thick, add a splash of pasta water.
4. Combine Pasta & Sauce:
• Add cooked pasta into the sauce.
• Toss well to coat evenly.
• Simmer for another 1 minute to let the flavors blend.
5. Serve:
• Plate the pasta.
• Top with extra parmesan, fresh basil or parsley, and some toasted pine nuts or walnuts for crunch.

Honey Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients:
• 300g raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium if possible)
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• Chopped spring onions or parsley (for garnish)

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