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Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce: A Cozy Autumn Delight

This creamy pumpkin pasta sauce is a plant-based delight, perfect for autum dinners, quick and nutritious with a balance of savory pumpkin flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow or sweet onion Shallots can be used for milder flavor
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Ensure it's pure pumpkin, not pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Substitute with three times fresh thyme if desired
  • 2 cloves minced garlic Best if fresh
  • 1 cup unsalted vegetable broth Can use chicken broth for non-vegan version
  • salt and pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute until shimmering.
  2. Add diced onions to the skillet and sauté for about 9-10 minutes until caramelized and golden brown.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a blender, add pumpkin puree and vegetable broth, and blend until smooth.
  5. Pour the blended sauce back into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and gently stir for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve the sauce over cooked pasta or veggie noodles, optionally adding nutritional yeast or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 7000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For additional flavor, sprinkle nutritional yeast before serving. Can serve over any pasta or use in lasagna.

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