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Easy Pumpkin Pasta Bake recipe

The added pumpkin in this Easy Pumpkin-Pasta Bake recipe provides an excellent source of vitamin A and fiber.

Easy Pumpkin-Pasta Bake

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins

Servings: 10

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

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: Calories: 290 Calories from Fat: 80 Total Fat: 9 g Saturated Fat: 3 g Cholesterol: 35 mg Sodium: 520 mg Carbohydrates: 40 g Dietary Fiber: 7 g Sugars: 5 g Protein: 18 g

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Nestle and meals.com - used with permission.