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Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce

Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce
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Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of our Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce, a comforting and wholesome dish perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This delicious pasta bake combines an array of fresh vegetables—mushrooms, spinach, and, of course, pumpkin—tossed in a creamy sauce and topped with gooey cheese and a crunchy walnut-sage mixture. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also makes for fantastic leftovers, ensuring you can enjoy this delightful meal throughout the week. With its cheesy goodness and rich flavors, this pasta bake will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb dry pasta (mezzi rigatoni, shells, ziti, fusilli, or farfalle)
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh sage leaves, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 to 4 handfuls fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups grated fontina cheese (divided)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta in salted water until just shy of al dente, then drain.
  2. In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter and toast walnuts with sage for about five minutes; set aside.
  3. Sauté mushrooms and onions until softened; add garlic and red pepper flakes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook until caramelized; add fresh spinach, broth, pumpkin purée, Parmesan cheese, and half the fontina.
  5. Combine cooked pasta with sauce mixture. Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with remaining fontina and walnut-sage mix.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes; remove foil for the last 10 minutes.

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