Description
Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce is a heartwarming dish that combines creamy pumpkin and savory tomato sauce, layered with tender pasta and melted cheese. This comforting bake is perfect for cozy gatherings, bringing warmth and joy to your dinner table. With its rich flavors, gooey texture, and nutritious spinach, every bite feels like a warm hug. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s an ideal recipe for family dinners or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the penne pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic for the last minute.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree and tomato sauce; stir in sautéed onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Fold cooked pasta and spinach into the sauce mixture until well combined.
- Pour half of the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Layer half of the mozzarella and parmesan on top. Add the remaining pasta mixture and finish with more cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg