Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Bake - KNEP - Kentucky Nutrition Education Program

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Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Bake

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Servings:Makes 8 servingsServing Size:1 cupRecipe Cost:$13.09Cost per Serving:$1.64
small plate of rigatoni pasta with sauce and parmesan

Ingredients:

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 cups dry penne pasta (or any short pasta such as bowtie)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 small, sweet onion, diced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with warm water and soap, scrubbing for at least 20 seconds.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  4. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  5. While pasta cooks, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to low and add the pumpkin puree, milk, cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using) to the skillet. Stir to combine until cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  7. Add the pasta to the sauce and gently combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Melt the remaining butter in a small bowl and add panko breadcrumbs. Stir to combine and sprinkle evenly over the pasta.
  9. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.
  10. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan before serving. Refrigerate
    leftovers within two hours.
Source: Adapted from Loves Grow Wild, https://lovegrowswild.com/2014/10/cheesypumpkin-pasta-bake

Nutrition facts per serving: 240 calories; 9g total fat; 5g saturated fat; 25mg cholesterol; 400mg sodium; 30g total carbohydrate; 3g dietary fiber; 4g total sugars; 0g added sugars; 11g protein; 0% Daily Value of vitamin D; 15% Daily Value of calcium; 10% Daily Value of iron; 2% Daily Value of potassium