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Pumpkin Puree Pasta Sauce

Creamy Pumpkin Puree Pasta Sauce for Cozy Fall Nights

Delightful Pumpkin Puree Pasta Sauce that adds warmth and flavor to your dinner, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium White Onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste or sun-dried tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Sage fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme can substitute with Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree the star ingredient
  • 1 cup Milk any kind, substitute with plant-based if dairy-free
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth or chicken broth
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes
  • 8 oz Pasta any type, gluten-free for gluten-free meal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Stir in 1 diced white onion and cook for another 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Incorporate 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of sage, 1 teaspoon of thyme, a pinch of cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Mix in 1 cup of pumpkin puree, 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of vegetable broth, and 1 can of diced tomatoes. Stir until combined and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook 8 ounces of pasta according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss together over low heat for 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To thicken the sauce, whisk in 1 teaspoon of arrowroot or cornstarch mixed with water. Use fresh herbs for better flavor.

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