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Pumpkin Burrata Baked Ziti

Pumpkin burrata baked ziti is the ideal cozy fall dinner! Pasta baked in a pumpkin sauce and baked with burrata cheese until melty and warm. Delish!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ziti pasta
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for topping
  • 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
  • ⅔ cup half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 cup reserved starchy pasta water
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 8 ounces burrata cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the directions. Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe 12-inch skillet or pan over medium heat. Add in the garlic cloves and shallots with a big pinch of salt and pepper and the red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the pumpkin puree, half and half and ½ cup pasta water. Whisk until the mixture smooths, adding more water if needed. Whisk in the parmesan cheese.
  5. Add the pasta to the pumpkin sauce. Toss well. Pull apart the burrata cheese and place it on top. Add another sprinkle of parmesan.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and warm and cheese. Top with more parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes. Serve!