Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce
Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce is a heartwarming comfort food that brings the essence of autumn to your table. This dish features tender pasta enveloped in a creamy, velvety sauce made from roasted pumpkin and ripe tomatoes, topped with bubbly golden cheese. Perfect for cozy family dinners or easy weeknight meals, it harmonizes the sweetness of pumpkin and acidity of tomatoes for a delightful flavor experience. Serve it with a fresh salad or enjoy it solo, and let the rich aromas fill your kitchen as you prepare this delicious recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with sauce in a large bowl until well mixed; transfer to the baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg