Pasta Bake with Pumpkin: Cozy Tomato Sauce for Ultimate Comfort
Enjoy a warm and comforting Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce. A perfect dish for cozy nights!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, and spices.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pumpkin mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can use any pasta shape you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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