Description
Baked Ziti with Sausage and Pumpkin is the ultimate fall comfort food, blending savory Italian sausage and creamy pumpkin for a deliciously cozy dish. This hearty recipe features layers of tender ziti pasta enveloped in flavorful marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or a weeknight dinner, this baked ziti will warm your soul and delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ? cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the ziti in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart until cooked through (about 8 minutes).
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked ziti, sausage, pumpkin puree, marinara sauce, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Layer half of the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the remaining mozzarella on top. Add the rest of the mixture followed by the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg