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Pumpkin Pasta Sauce Recipe

Pumpkin Pasta Sauce Recipe
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A creamy, flavorful pumpkin pasta sauce made with caramelized onions, garlic, and aromatic thyme. This easy-to-make sauce combines pumpkin puree and vegetable broth for a comforting and nutritious addition to your pasta dishes, perfect for fall or anytime you want a twist on traditional pasta sauce.

Ingredients

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For the Sauce

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow or sweet onion, diced
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • ¾ cup unsalted or low sodium vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil: Place a medium-sized skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to warm up for about 1 minute before adding the onion.
  2. Caramelize the onion: Add the diced yellow or sweet onion to the skillet and cook for about 9-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes lightly golden brown and sweet.
  3. Add garlic and thyme: Stir in the minced garlic and dried thyme, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burned.
  4. Blend the sauce: Transfer the caramelized onion mixture to a blender, add the pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. Blend starting at low speed, increasing to high, for 30-60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  5. Season the sauce: Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed. Usually, a pinch of black pepper and a pinch of salt are sufficient, especially if using unsalted broth.
  6. Serve: Pour the sauce over your cooked noodles or vegetable noodles of choice. This recipe makes enough sauce for about 16 ounces of pasta.
  7. Optional storage: If desired, freeze half the sauce for a future meal – it freezes well and retains good flavor and texture.

Notes

  • The recipe yields about 8 servings, with one serving being approximately a heaping quarter cup of sauce.
  • This amount of sauce is ideal for pairing with a two-ounce serving of pasta per person.
  • Adjust salt levels depending on the broth you use; if using low sodium broth, add salt gradually to taste.
  • The sauce can be frozen and stored for up to 2 months without loss of flavor.
  • For a richer texture, add a splash of cream or nutritional yeast if desired (optional, not included in the original recipe).

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Keywords: pumpkin pasta sauce, autumn pasta sauce, pumpkin puree sauce, vegetarian pasta sauce, easy pumpkin sauce

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