Pasta Dish Recipe: Easy Pumpkin-Pasta Bake

Easy Pumpkin-Pasta Bake

Ingredients:

• 1 (14.5-ounce) package 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 (24 to 26-ounce) jar marinara sauce
• 1 (15-ounce) can LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
• 1/2 cup water or dry red or white wine
• 4 tablespoons (0.75 ounce) shredded Parmesan cheese - divided use
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

Cooking Procedures:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray 3-quart casserole dish or 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. 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.
3. Bake for 15 minutes. Carefully remove cover; bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Makes 10 servings.