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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Bake

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Bake: Cozy Fall Comfort Food Delight

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Bake is a heartwarming vegetarian dish celebrating the flavors of fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 12 oz Dry Pasta (penne or rotini) Any small to medium shape works best.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Canned or homemade is acceptable.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) Freshly grated preferred.
  • 1 Egg Can use a flax egg for vegan option.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Melt gently.
  • 2 cup Milk Substitute with non-dairy milk if needed.
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Use vegetable broth for vegetarian.
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp White Pepper
For the Topping
  • 2 cup Mozzarella Cheese Fresh mozzarella recommended.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped fresh.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Sage Chopped fresh.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Casserole Dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your chosen dry pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, white pepper, and parsley. Stir until creamy.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and add sage. Sauté for about a minute. Gradually whisk in flour, then slowly pour in milk and chicken stock. Cook until thickened, around 5-7 minutes, and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  5. In a large casserole dish, layer 1/4 of the white sauce, 1/3 of the pasta, 1/3 of the pumpkin filling, and 1/4 of the mozzarella. Repeat twice.
  6. Pour remaining white sauce over the top and sprinkle remaining mozzarella evenly.
  7. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated. Baking times may need to be adjusted if cooking from frozen.

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