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Pumpkin Burrata Baked Ziti.

Warm and Cozy Pumpkin Burrata Baked Ziti for Fall Nights

This Pumpkin Burrata Baked Ziti is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for fall nights, combining tender pasta with rich pumpkin sauce and luscious burrata.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Ziti Pasta Consider rigatoni or penne for variations.
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Butter can be used as a substitute.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 medium Shallot Diced.
  • 0.25 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes More for topping.
  • 15 oz Pumpkin Puree Canned.
  • 2/3 cup Half and Half Or Heavy Cream.
  • 1 cup Reserved Pasta Water
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese Plus extra for topping.
For the Topping
  • 8 oz Burrata Cheese Fresh mozzarella can be a substitute.

Equipment

  • oven
  • large pot
  • Large oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and diced shallot for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Whisk in pumpkin puree and half-and-half to the sautéed mixture. Incorporate half of the reserved pasta water until smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Add cooked ziti to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the pumpkin sauce.
  7. Tear burrata into pieces and distribute over the pasta. Sprinkle with extra parmesan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven, let sit for a few minutes, and serve warm with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.

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