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Cozy Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce

Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce

  • Author: pregmommy
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce is a comforting and hearty dish that combines the earthy flavors of pumpkin and savory tomatoes with delicious pasta, making it perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb. dry pasta of choice (such as mezzi rigatoni
  • shells
  • ziti or any other tubular pasta
  • fusilli
  • or farfalle)
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz. cremini (baby bella) mushrooms
  • sliced
  • 1 yellow onion
  • finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • minced
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 to 4 handfuls fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups grated fontina cheese
  • divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add the chopped onion and mushrooms and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in the garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, sage, and walnuts; sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Add the tomato paste, oregano, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg, mixing well.
  7. Pour in the vegetable broth and pumpkin purée, stirring to combine.
  8. Add the spinach and cooked pasta to the skillet, mixing until everything is well coated.
  9. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan and half of the fontina cheese.
  10. Top with the remaining fontina cheese and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the cheeses based on your preference. Adding some cooked sausage or ground meat can also enhance the flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 760 mg
  • Fat: 21 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 66 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 19 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg

Keywords: Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce, pumpkin pasta bake, vegetarian pasta bake, comfort food, baked pasta recipe

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