Description
A comforting dish combining pasta, creamy pumpkin puree, and tangy tomatoes, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (such as penne or rigatoni, cooked)
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté onion and mushrooms in olive oil until soft, about five minutes.
- Add garlic, pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Combine pasta with the sauce in a baking dish, mixing thoroughly.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for better flavor. This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg