Winter Pumpkin Pasta Bake

Name: Winter Pumpkin Pasta Bake
Prep time: 30
Cook time: 52

5 out of 5 stars (based on 22 reviews)

30 min prep

52 min total

6 servings

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9 ingredients

This Winter Pumpkin Pasta Bake is true comfort food. It combines a favorite winter vegetable with the notion of mac ‘n cheese. How yum is that? Better yet, it is so easy to make, it... requires very little effort.

1 pound whole wheat penne pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 cups milk
3 cups gruyere cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
¼ parmesan cheese, grated

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

644 cals

Fat

29 g

Saturated Fat

13 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2 g

Monounsaturated Fat

11 g

Carbohydrates

67 g

Fiber

5 g

Protein

30 g

Sodium

675 mg

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook the pasta until al dente according to the box instructions. Once cooked, drain and place back in pot. Toss with olive oil.
In a large bowl mix together the pumpkin puree, milk, gruyere cheese, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Fold in the pasta until everything is combined
Pour the pasta mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with parmesan cheese and bake for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the middle is warm.

Chef Tips

For a crunchy top, sneak ¼ cup from the 3 cups of gruyere and mix the parmesan plus ½ cup fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs.

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Winter Pumpkin Pasta Bake