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Creamy Pumpkin Baked Ziti

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
A comforting and flavorful baked ziti with pumpkin and Italian sausage, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 pound ziti pasta (cooked al dente)

Meat

  • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage (removed from casing)

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 small yellow onion (peeled and diced small)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano

Canned Goods

  • 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree

Broth & Cheese

  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cheese

  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta until al dente and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13 pan.
  • Cook sausage with garlic, onion, sage, and oregano until sausage is cooked and onion is translucent.
  • Remove from heat, stir in pumpkin, beef stock, and Parmesan.
  • Mix in pasta, transfer to pan, top with mozzarella, and bake for 30 minutes.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add more vegetables.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Italian Sausage, pasta, pumpkin