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pasta bake with pumpkin tomato sauce

Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce That Will Warm Hearts

A hearty pasta bake featuring a rich pumpkin tomato sauce.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 300g pasta
  • 400g pumpkin puree
  • 400g canned tomatoes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 200g mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
  4. Add pumpkin puree, canned tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Mix the cooked pasta with the sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • Serve with a side salad.
  • Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
  • For a vegetarian option, ensure cheese is rennet-free.
  • Author: Juanita A. Smith
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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