Pumpkin Pasta Bake

Name: Pumpkin Pasta Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 oz. package of rigatoni; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion (diced); 4 cloves of garlic (minced); 8 oz. cremini mushrooms (chopped); 1 bunch of kale (about 3 cups, roughly chopped (See note)); 2 cups favorite tomato sauce; 1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree; 15 oz. container of whole fat ricotta; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or less. See note); 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

This pumpkin pasta bake is a lighter vegetarian comfort dish perfect for the fall season! Pumpkin and kale are mixed with pasta and cheese then baked to golden perfection.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:33:32 GMT