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Creamy Baked Pumpkin Pasta

Creamy Baked Pumpkin Pasta You'll Crave This Fall

Enjoy the cozy flavors of Creamy Baked Pumpkin Pasta, combining creamy pumpkin puree and savory vegetarian sausage for a delightful autumn meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 4 cups Water or Vegetable Broth Use for boiling pasta
  • 12 ounces Cellentani (corkscrew) Pasta May substitute with penne or fusilli
For the Sauce
  • 15 ounces Pumpkin Puree Provides rich and creamy texture
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Substitute with tomato sauce if needed
  • 1 medium Shallot Onion can be used as substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for best flavor extraction
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Add sparingly
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Kale Remove stems and slice thinly
  • 8 ounces Vegetarian Sausage Consider Italian seasoning tofu crumbles for vegan option
  • 1 cup Half and Half Swap for coconut cream for a dairy-free option
  • 1/2 cup Shaved Parmesan Omit for vegan dish or use firm vegan cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large pot, bring water or vegetable broth to a vigorous boil.
  3. In an 8x8-inch baking dish, mix together the cellentani pasta, pumpkin puree, tomato paste, shallot, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the boiling liquid over the mixture and stir until well combined.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes.
  6. While the pasta bakes, heat oil in a skillet, sauté the sliced vegetarian sausage and kale for about 5-7 minutes.
  7. After 20 minutes, check the pasta and stir if needed; return to oven for additional 5-10 minutes if undercooked.
  8. Stir in the half and half, along with the sautéed kale and sausage mixture.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining shaved Parmesan cheese on top and bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
  10. Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 19gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider optionally incorporating more vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.

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