I’ve been loving this baked pasta recently (the pumpkin adds flavor and a little boost of fiber + vitamins that I like!)
1. Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 lb of pasta and cook for 5 minutes. Then, stir in 4 cups of chopped kale and cook for an additional 3 minutes (the pasta should still be slightly underdone with a bit of bite). Strain the pasta and kale from the water. 2. Assemble: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). In a 9×13 inch casserole dish, mix together 1 jar (24-oz) marinara sauce, 1 can (15-oz) pumpkin puree, ½ cup cream cheese, 2 Tbsp chopped herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or sage), 3 minced garlic cloves, half of the grated mozzarella, and half of the grated parmesan. Stir in the cooked pasta and kale until everything is well combined. 3. Top It: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan on top of the casserole. Then, dollop 1 cup of ricotta cheese evenly over the top. 4. Bake: Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling at the edges. Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
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I’ve been loving this baked pasta recently (the pumpkin adds flavor and a little boost of fiber + vitamins that I like!)
1. Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 lb of pasta and cook for 5 minutes. Then, stir in 4 cups of chopped kale and cook for an additional 3 minutes (the pasta should still be slightly underdone with a bit of bite). Strain the pasta and kale from the water.
2. Assemble: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). In a 9×13 inch casserole dish, mix together 1 jar (24-oz) marinara sauce, 1 can (15-oz) pumpkin puree, ½ cup cream cheese, 2 Tbsp chopped herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or sage), 3 minced garlic cloves, half of the grated mozzarella, and half of the grated parmesan. Stir in the cooked pasta and kale until everything is well combined.
3. Top It: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan on top of the casserole. Then, dollop 1 cup of ricotta cheese evenly over the top.
4. Bake: Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling at the edges. Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
The recipe is from here: [https://www.liveeatlearn.com/pumpkin-pasta-bake/](https://www.liveeatlearn.com/pumpkin-pasta-bake/)
That looks awesome with unique ingredients. Thanks for sharing.
This looks delightful! Thank you so much for the share!!