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Baked Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

This Cheesy Baked Pumpkin Pasta is baked in the oven with a quick pumpkin sauce made with bacon, shallots, Pecorino cheese and a touch of rosemary then topped with mozzarella cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 307 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Delallo uncooked whole wheat pasta (or gluten-free pasta)
  • 2 lices center cut bacon (chopped or pancetta)
  • 1 shallot (minced)
  • 15 oz homemade pumpkin puree (or canned pumpkin)
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp grated pecorino romano cheese
  • salt and fresh black pepper ( to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp fresh Rosemary (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup shredded Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella (I recommend: Polly-O)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x9-inch baking pan with oil spray. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat add chopped bacon and sauté until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add chopped shallot and cook 1 minute.
  3. Add pumpkin, chicken broth, rosemary and 3 tbsp Pecorino Romano, stir and add salt and pepper to taste; simmer about 8 - 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and add the pasta to the pumpkin sauce and mix well.
  5. Transfer to the baking dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining shredded Pecorino Romano and mozzarella.
  6. Cover and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until mozzarella is melted and the edges are lightly browned.
  7. Let it cool 5 minutes, then divide into 4 equal portions.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1generous cup Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 237mg (10%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307

% Daily Value*

Serving 1generous cup
Calories 307kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 237mg 10%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.