Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce: Deliciously Comforting Dish
A delightful and comforting pasta bake featuring a creamy pumpkin tomato sauce that’s perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in the cooked pasta until well coated with the sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, then 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
- This dish can be customized by adding vegetables or ground meat.
- For a creamier texture, mix in some ricotta cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce, Pasta Bake, Comfort Food