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Turkey Pumpkin Pasta Bake
A hearty and comforting pasta bake combining ground turkey, pumpkin, and seasonal vegetables, topped with cheese for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 12 oz Pasta (penne or rotini)
Vegetables
- 2 cups Seasonal Vegetables (fresh spinach, zucchini)
- 1 cup Cheese (mozzarella and parmesan)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- to taste Salt and Pepper
- 1 tbsp Fresh Herbs (thyme or sage)
- 1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Cook ground turkey in olive oil until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Add seasonal vegetables and cook until tender, about 3–4 minutes.
- Mix pumpkin puree and broth, season, and simmer for 5 minutes. Combine with cooked pasta and turkey mixture.
- Layer half of the cheese with the pasta mixture in a greased baking dish, then top with remaining cheese.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden.
Notes
You can substitute seasonal vegetables based on availability for added flavor and nutrition.