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Baked Pumpkin Croatian Casserole
A delicious and easy-to-make casserole perfect for fall and winter seasons. Combining the flavors of Croatia with the warmth of pumpkin.
⏱50 min🍽6 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup pumpkin puree
- ●8 oz baked ziti pasta
- ●1 cup ricotta cheese
- ●1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ●2 eggs
- ●to taste salt and pepper
- ●chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 4
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, create a layer of the cooked ziti pasta.
- 5
Spread half of the pumpkin-ricotta mixture over the pasta.
- 6
Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
- 7
Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- 8
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- 10
Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.