10/19/2026
🎃🍝 Pumpkin Pasta Bake season is HERE! And trust us, this one is pure cozy comfort in a dish. 🤎
This fall pasta is the ultimate cozy, macro-friendly meal made with Yo Mama’s Foods Marinara & Hero Bread Noodles™ Penne for an extra 12g protein and 32g fiber per serving.
It’s the perfect fall dinner to gather around the table for.
Save this one for your next cozy night in & tag who you’re making it with! ❤️
Ingredients
1 box Hero Noodles™ Penne
1 jar Yo Mama’s Classic Marinara
1 cup pumpkin purée
1 lb Italian chicken sausage, sliced or crumbled
1⁄2 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1⁄2 tsp smoked paprika
1⁄4 tsp nutmeg
1 cup ricotta cheese
11⁄2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Directions
1. Cook the Hero Noodles™ Penne. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the sausage. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add the garlic and chicken sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook until browned and cooked through.
3. Make the pumpkin marinara. Stir in Yo Mama’s Classic Marinara, pumpkin purée, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Combine. Add the cooked penne to the skillet and gently toss until coated in the sauce. Stir in the ricotta and 1⁄2 cup of the mozzarella.
5. Assemble. Transfer the pasta to a greased baking dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
6. Bake. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
7. Serve. Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.