Cheesy Pumpkin Ricotta Pasta Bake: A Creamy, Comforting Delight
A comforting and creamy cheesy pumpkin ricotta pasta bake that brings warmth to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, minced garlic, salt, pepper, sage, and nutmeg.
- Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure that the cheese is rennet-free.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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