Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce: A Cozy, Indulgent Delight
A warm and comforting pasta dish featuring a rich 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: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture and stir until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked ground turkey or sausage.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce