Skinny Pumpkin Pasta Bake

With this Skinny Pumpkin Pasta Bake, you can enjoy the creamy goodness of pumpkin. A healthier take on a classic comfort food, this pasta dish has the rich flavors of pumpkin and cheese mixed together.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz whole wheat pasta
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F

As directed on the package, cook the pasta

Once done, drain it and set it aside

Put pumpkin puree, low-fat milk, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a saucepan

Melt the cheeses and make the mixture smooth over medium heat

Add the cooked pasta to the pot and mix it around until its all covered

Put the pasta mix in a baking dish and top it with mozzarella cheese

Bake for twenty to twenty-five minutes, or until the cheese melts and bubbles

If you want, you can add chopped parsley as a garnish before serving