Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce: A Cozy Delight!
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A comforting and delicious pasta bake featuring a creamy pumpkin tomato sauce, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- 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
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the pasta 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 it 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 spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg