Creamy Pumpkin and Spinach Pasta Bake in Just 30 Minutes
A hearty and nutritious pasta bake combining pumpkin, spinach, and pasta in a creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g pasta
- 200g pumpkin, diced
- 100g spinach, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 200ml cream
- 50g grated cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add pumpkin and cook until tender.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine pasta with the sauce and transfer to a baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 20 minutes until golden.
Notes
- You can substitute cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add chili flakes for extra heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg