Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce: A Cozy, Delicious Delight
This hearty pasta bake combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and tomato sauce, creating a cozy meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, crushed tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pumpkin mixture and stir until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add cooked ground beef or sausage for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pasta Bake, Pumpkin Sauce, Cozy Meal, Comfort Food