Delicious Pasta Bake with Creamy Pumpkin Tomato Sauce Recipe
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Author:sophiebennet
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Description
Savor this delicious pasta bake layered with creamy pumpkin tomato sauce Perfect for any occasion this recipe is a musttry for pasta lovers
Ingredients
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12 oz. pasta (penne or rigatoni; gluten-free optional)
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin puree
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, saving a bit of the pasta water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Add the drained pasta to the pumpkin tomato sauce mixture and toss gently until well-coated. If too thick, add reserved pasta water to loosen.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a greased baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, dollops of ricotta cheese, and sprinkle mozzarella. Repeat the layers and top with remaining mozzarella.
