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Easy Pumpkin-Pasta Bake

NESTLÉ LIBBYS
Prep:
15 mins
Cooking:
25 mins
Cooling:
0 min
Yields:
10
Easy Pumpkin-Pasta Bake
The added pumpkin in this Easy Pumpkin-Pasta Bake recipe provides an excellent source of vitamin A and fiber.

Ingredients

  • 1 box (14.5 ounces) whole wheat penne or other short-cut pasta, prepared according to package directions
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 pound (about 4 links) sweet or spicy lean Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 jar (24 to 26 ounces) marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup water or dry red or white wine
  • 1 can (15 ounces) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
  • 4 tablespoons (0.75 ounce) shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Spray 3-quart casserole dish or 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

COOK sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through. Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in marinara sauce (reserve jar). Add water or wine to jar; cover and shake. Pour into skillet along with pumpkin and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Stir well. Stir in prepared pasta. Spoon into prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese; cover.

BAKE for 15 minutes. Carefully remove cover; bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size
    1/10 of recipe
  • Calories 290
  • Calories from Fat 80

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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% Daily Value *

  • Total Fat 9g 14%
  • Saturated Fat 3g 14%
  • Cholesterol 35mg 11%
  • Sodium 520mg 22%
  • Carbohydrates 40g 13%
  • Dietary Fiber 7g 30%
  • Sugars 5g
  • Protein 18g
  • Vitamin A 130%
  • Vitamin C 6%
  • Calcium 15%
  • Iron 15%