Description
Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender pasta enveloped in a creamy pumpkin and tangy tomato sauce, topped with melty cheese. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it’s easy to make and even better as leftovers. With a delightful balance of flavors and textures, this pasta bake will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Chop garlic and onion.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce; transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 225g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg