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Amazing Savory Pumpkin Pasta Sauce: A 15-Minute Fall Delight

Savory Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
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This creamy, savory pumpkin pasta sauce is perfect for a comforting and elegant fall dinner. It pairs wonderfully with sage, sausage, or parmesan.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces pasta of your choice

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and dried sage to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it gently simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. While the sauce simmers, cook your chosen pasta according to package directions.
  7. Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the pumpkin sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh sage if desired.

Notes

  • For a meat-based option, brown 1/2 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy) with the onion and garlic before adding the rest of the sauce ingredients.
  • To make it vegan, use full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
  • Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more vegetable broth if it’s too thick, or simmering longer if it’s too thin.

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