Cheesy Pumpkin Ricotta Pasta Bake Recipes

CHEESY PUMPKIN RICOTTA PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cook pasta according to box directions.
• While pasta is cooking, add ricotta, egg, 1 cup of the mozzarella, parmesan, broth, cream and pumpkin to a medium bowl and stir until smooth and creamy. If it is thicker than desired, you can thin it out slightly with more cream or broth.
• Add in shallot, garlic and spices and stir to combine.
• When pasta is cooked, drain and then toss with the spinach to wilt.
• Add pasta to the pumpkin ricotta mixture and stir well to coat all of the rotini. Pour into a small to medium greased casserole dish or a 9x9 greased pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until slight bubbling.
• Sprinkle with the rest of the mozzarella and bake another 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Cool for several minutes before serving. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about 5 days.

PUMPKIN PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cook the pasta according to package instructions. In the meantime, prepare the sauce.
• Place saucepan on medium heat. Coat with olive oil, then pour in shallots and cook until they begin to soften (3-5 minutes).
• Add sage and thyme, stir, and cook until fragrant.
• Bring heat down to low and add the pumpkin and ricotta. Stir until well-combined.
• Add milk, stir, add parmesan, stir.
• Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, stir well-blended.
• Combine the sauce with cooked pasta and stir until evenly distributed.
• Scoop the pasta into a baking dish or a pumpkin, like we did! Top off with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake covered for 15-20 minutes (until cheese has melted).
• Then broil for a quick 2-3 minutes if you want the cheese on top to brown and get toasty. Keep on eye on it while it's broiling to make sure you don't overdo it. Serve immediately, before it gets cold.
• Enjoy!

CHEESY BAKED PUMPKIN PASTA WITH KALE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 500 degrees and butter a shallow 2-quart/9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook the pasta in the boiling water for 4 minutes, adding the kale for the last minute. Drain the pasta and kale, rinse under cold water, then transfer to a large bowl along with the red-pepper flakes and the chopped herbs.
• In a blender, add the pumpkin, garlic, salt, pepper, cream and vegetable broth. Blend until smooth. (If you don't want to use a blender, add the pumpkin, salt and pepper to a large bowl and use a spoon to break it up into a smooth mixture. Slowly whisk in the cream and vegetable broth until mixture is smooth, then grate in the garlic.) Add the sauce to the bowl with the pasta. Add in most of the grated cheese, reserving about 1/2 cup, and stir to coat.
• Transfer the pasta into the baking dish, then dollop the ricotta over top and sprinkle remaining grated cheese. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until brown and bubbly. If you want the pasta really browned, broil it for 3 to 5 minutes, watching carefully. Allow the dish to cool for 5 to 10 minutes, and garnish with additional chopped herbs before serving.