Nat's Hasselback Pumpkin with Sage Butter & Roasted Tomato Pangrattato

Not Your Ordinary Roast Pumpkin Who says pumpkin has to be just another roast vegetable on the Christmas table? Nat's Hasselback Pumpkin with Sage Butter and Roasted Tomato Pangrattato is one of those dishes that looks beautiful, tastes even better and might just steal the show from the roast. The pumpkin is sliced into thin, delicate layers that fan out as it roasts, creating gorgeous golden edges while the inside becomes soft, sweet and tender. And then there's the sage butter. As the pumpkin roasts, the butter melts down between the slices, bringing a rich, nutty flavour that works beautifully with the natural sweetness of the pumpkin. But what really makes this dish special is the roasted tomato pangrattato. Pangrattato is an Italian-style toasted breadcrumb topping, and Nat's version combines golden, crunchy crumbs with roasted tomato for a little tang that cuts through the richness of the butter. The result is a wonderful combination of textures: soft, sweet pumpkin, caramelised edges, fragrant sage butter and that delicious crunchy topping. It's a beautiful Christmas vegetable side dish to serve alongside roast lamb or ham, but it's also substantial and impressive enough to take centre stage on a vegetarian Christmas table. A little something different from the usual roast pumpkin, and a lovely way to bring colour and flavour to your Christmas feast. Made with ❤️ by Nat