Description
A comforting and hearty pasta bake featuring pumpkin and sausage, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Add the cooked pasta and sausage to the pumpkin mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Sausage, Pasta, Bake, Fall, Comfort Food