Description
A creamy, comforting Pumpkin Baked Ziti with Sausage that captures all the cozy flavors of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried ziti pasta
- 1½ pounds ground turkey sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook ziti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown turkey sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Transfer to plate and drain.
- Heat olive oil in same skillet. Cook onion for 5-6 minutes until softened, then add garlic for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream, pumpkin, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth. Whisk until smooth and simmer for 6-8 minutes.
- Season sauce with salt, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Remove from heat.
- Combine pasta, sausage, sauce, and 1½ cups Parmesan in the pasta pot.
- Transfer to greased 9×13 inch baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overcook pasta initially as it continues cooking in the oven
- Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 1 day
- Freezes well for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes