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Cheesy Baked Pumpkin Pasta

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This Cheesy Baked Pumpkin Pasta is baked with a quick pumpkin sauce made with bacon, shallots, Pecorino cheese and melted mozzarella cheese.

Baked Pumpkin Pasta

Pumpkin Pasta

Transform a can of pure pumpkin purée into a luscious, creamy pumpkin pasta sauce for a delicious fall comfort dish. This baked pumpkin pasta is cheesy and delicious, my husband loved how it turned out! Another pumpkin pasta dish I love is Pumpkin Mac n Cheese Recipe. See more pumpkin recipes here!

Baked Pumpkin Pasta

I’m really excited to share this pasta dish. I finally found a brand of whole wheat pasta that me and my family actually like. Even my husband couldn’t believe it was whole wheat and thought they had to be lying. The brand is Delallo, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about them.

Variations

  • I wanted to make this quick so I opted for canned pumpkin. But you can make your own homemade pumpkin puree which in my opinion always tastes best!
  • You could also use butternut squash in place of canned pumpkin if you wish.
  • If you’re eating gluten free, swap the whole wheat pasta for gluten-free pasta.

How to Make Pumpkin Pasta Sauce:

Canned pumpkin really has no taste so I added flavor by sauteeing some bacon and shallots. Then, I added a little fresh rosemary and Pecorino Romano to mimick a pumpkin pasta gnocchi dish I love ordering out, then thinned it out with some chicken broth. My husband just happened to walk in the door when it was ready, and I love getting his opinion because he’s brutally honest – and he loved it and even went back for seconds.

Storage

This can be prepared up to a day in advance and stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

Baked Pumpkin Pasta

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Baked Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

5 from 34 votes
8
Cals:307
Protein:16
Carbs:49
Fat:7
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.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Baked Pumpkin Pasta
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 generous cup

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Delallo uncooked whole wheat pasta, use gluten-free pasta
  • 2 slices center cut bacon, chopped
  • 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

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×9-inch baking pan with oil spray. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • 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.
    skillet with pancetta and shallots
  • Add pumpkin, chicken broth, rosemary and 3 tbsp Pecorino Romano, stir and add salt and pepper to taste; simmer about 8 – 10 minutes.
    pumpkin sauce
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and add the pasta to the pumpkin sauce and mix well.
  • Transfer to the baking dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining shredded Pecorino Romano and mozzarella.
    Pumpkin Pasta with cheese
  • Cover and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until mozzarella is melted and the edges are lightly browned.
    Baked Pumpkin Pasta
  • Let it cool 5 minutes, then divide into 4 equal portions.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 generous cup, Calories: 307 kcal, Carbohydrates: 49 g, Protein: 16 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 14 mg, Sodium: 237 mg, Fiber: 8 g, Sugar: 5 g

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