09/12/2025
Creamy and comforting this tasty pasta bake fits in well on any festive table ๐ฅฎ Plus it's filled with healing ingredients to help you continue along your path of balance โจ
*Pumpkin Pasta Bake*
*Ingredients*
3 cups chopped pumpkin
1 cup water
1 pack gluten-free pasta
1 medium-sized red onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsps roughly chopped sage
2 tsp finely chopped rosemary
2 tbsps tomato passata
1 15-oz can crushed tomatoes
1 cup water
Sea salt (optional), to taste
Freshly ground black pepper (optional), to taste
ยฝ cup gluten-free or chickpea breadcrumbs
*Directions*
Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). If you are using chopped pumpkin, place the pieces on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and tender. Once roasted, blend the pumpkin with the water until smooth and set aside.
Meanwhile, cook the gluten-free pasta until 2 minutes short of al dente (still relatively hard), then drain and set aside.
While the pumpkin is roasting, place a large ceramic non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sautรฉ the red onion until it becomes translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, sage and rosemary and continue to sautรฉ for another 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant
Next, add the tomato paste to the skillet. Cook, stirring continuously, for 1 to 2 minutes, until it gets slightly darker in color. Pour in the can of crushed tomatoes, followed by the cup of water. Allow the sauce to simmer for at least 15 minutes to develop its flavors. Pour in the pumpkin mixture and season with sea salt and black pepper (if using). Mix well.
Once the sauce is ready, combine it with the cooked pasta, making sure the pasta is evenly coated. If the mixture seems too thick, add additional water to reach your desired consistency. Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top of the pasta, creating a light, even layer. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy. Once done, remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy ๐
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