Description
A creamy pumpkin pasta bake packed with protein and seasonal vegetables, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 cup Cooked Lean Protein (chicken, turkey, or plant-based)
- 1 cup Seasonal Vegetables (like spinach or kale)
- 1 cup Cheese (mozzarella or dairy alternative)
- 1/2 cup Milk (or milk alternative)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente.
- Sauté your vegetables in a skillet until tender.
- Mix the pasta, pumpkin puree, protein, sautéed veggies, half the cheese, milk, seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize ingredients based on your preferences. Extra cheese can be added for more gooeyness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pumpkin pasta, high-protein, vegetarian bake, comfort food, cozy recipes