Pumpkin Spaghetti Sauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with our easy Pumpkin Spaghetti Sauce. This creamy, savory sauce brings together the richness of pumpkin and the warmth of aromatic herbs, making it perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep for busy weeknights. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta, satisfying both the palate and the spirit. Whether you’re enjoying it solo or impressing friends at a gathering, this pumpkin sauce is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- ½ cup white onion (diced)
- 1 ½ Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sage
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (plus more to taste)
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ⅔ cup milk of choice
- ½ cup vegetable broth (plus another ½ cup if needed)
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz box pasta of choice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add chopped garlic and sauté until soft. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in tomato paste, sage, thyme, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook until tomato paste darkens.
- Mix in pumpkin puree until well combined.
- Pour in milk and vegetable broth; stir and add diced tomatoes. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
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