Easy Pumpkin Pasta Bake - DELICIOUS!!!!!

OMG!  This was AMAZING!


This can be made as an organic or Non-organic pasta bake.

The best part, was that not only did Jonathan and I love this....Noah did too!!!  

AND - It's healthy! Remember - Pumpkin IS a squash! :)

It is incredible!!!  Note: I used the white wine option to cook the meal.


Easy Pumpkin Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 1 box (14.5 ounces) whole wheat penne or other short-cut pasta, prepared according to package directions
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 pound (about 4 links) sweet or spicy lean Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 jar (24 to 26 ounces) marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup water or dry red or white wine
• 1 can (15 ounces) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
• 4 tablespoons (0.75 ounce) shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Spray 3-quart casserole dish or 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

COOK sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through. Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in marinara sauce (reserve jar). Add water or wine to jar; cover and shake. Pour into skillet along with pumpkin and 2 tablespoonsParmesan cheese. Stir well. Stir in prepared pasta. Spoon into prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and mozzarella 
cheese; cover.

BAKE for 15 minutes. Carefully remove cover; bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.