Three-Cheese Pumpkin Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Job Name: Three Cheese Pumpkin Pasta Bake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 shallots, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 sprigs rosemary, chopped; 1 package Regioni D'Italia Busiati Pasta; 1 jar Regioni D'Italia Pumpkin Pesto Sauce; 1 tbsp Mutti Organic Double Concentrated Tomato Paste; 2 cups baby spinach, packed; 4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1 cup fontina cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese ball, torn; 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, sliced

Savor the harmonious flavors of three delectable cheeses and rich pumpkin in this autumn-approved, one-pot pasta bake.

By Feta Topalu | @fettysfoodblog

● Prep time: 5 min.
● Cook time: 25 min.
● Total time: 30 min.
● Servings: 8

Ingredients

3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 shallots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs rosemary, chopped
1 package Regioni D'Italia Busiati Pasta
1 jar Regioni D'Italia Pumpkin Pesto Sauce
1 tbsp Mutti Organic Double Concentrated Tomato Paste
2 cups baby spinach, packed
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup fontina cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese ball, torn
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 2

In a 4-quart braiser or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic and rosemary. Sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add pasta, pumpkin pesto, tomato paste, spinach, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 12–13 minutes, stirring halfway through, until al dente.

Step 4

Add fontina, parmesan and cream. Stir until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. If your pot is not oven-safe, transfer pasta to a baking dish.

Step 5

Top with torn mozzarella. Transfer to oven and bake for 8–10 minutes. Turn broiler on and broil for 1 minute, until cheese is bubbly.

Step 6

Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.