Description
This cheesy pasta bake with pumpkin-tomato sauce is a cozy, flavorful dinner recipe perfect for fall. Made with creamy pumpkin puree, tangy tomatoes, and gooey cheese, this comforting dish is great for meal prep, family dinners, or freezer meals. Perfect pumpkin pasta recipe for cheese lovers looking for a healthy yet indulgent twist!
Ingredients
2 cups pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until just under al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in pumpkin puree and diced tomatoes (with juice). Mix to combine.
5. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
6. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce and stir until fully coated.
7. Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
8. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish is perfect for making ahead and freezing.
Undercook the pasta slightly to avoid mushiness after baking.
You can add cooked sausage or mushrooms for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg