Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce: A Cozy Delight!
A comforting and delicious pasta bake featuring a creamy pumpkin tomato sauce, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix the cooked pasta with the pumpkin tomato sauce in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a vegan version, substitute cheese with a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg