Easy Pumpkin-Pasta Bake

The added pumpkin in this Easy Pumpkin-Pasta Bake recipe provides an excellent source of vitamin A and fiber.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25 min | Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (14.5 ounce) box whole wheat penne or other short-cut pasta, prepared according to package directions
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 pound (about 4 links) sweet or spicy lean Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 (24 to 26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup water or dry red or white wine
• 1 (15 ounce) can Libby's® 100% Pure Pumpkin
• 4 tablespoons (0.75 ounce) shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 3 quart casserole dish or 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cook sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through.
3. Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in marinara sauce (reserve jar).
5. Add water or wine to jar; cover and shake. Pour into skillet along with pumpkin and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Stir well.
6. Stir in prepared pasta. Spoon into prepared dish.
7. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese; cover.
8. Bake for 15 minutes.
9. Carefully remove cover; bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 290 Calories from Fat: 80 Total Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 35mg Sodium: 520mg Carbohydrates: 40g Dietary Fiber: 7g Sugars: 5g Protein: 18g

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Nestlé® and meals.com