Creamy Pumpkin Delight Pasta Sauce 🎃🍝

Pumpkin Sauce for Pasta 🎃🍝

Description: This pumpkin sauce is a delightful departure from the ordinary red or Alfredo pasta sauces. The addition of cream mellows the pumpkin’s flavor, creating a velvety sauce that coats your pasta beautifully.

• Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
• Prep Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
• Servings: 3-4 cups
• Calories: 205 per serving
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1 review)

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pumpkin:

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   • Rinse the outside of the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and cut it into medium-small pieces.

2. Cook the Pumpkin:

   • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
   • Add 1 chicken bouillon cube and the cut-up pumpkin.
   • Cover and boil until the pumpkin is soft, approximately 1 hour. The cooking time may vary depending on the pumpkin’s size.
   • Once cooked, drain the pumpkin in a colander and let it cool.

3. Prepare the Onion:

   • While the pumpkin is cooling, sauté the chopped onion in a bit of olive oil until translucent.

4. Make the Sauce:

   • Scoop the cooled pumpkin out of its skin and put it into a bowl. Mash the pumpkin well.
   • Fold in the sautéed onions along with any remaining oil from the pan.
   • Transfer the pumpkin and onion mixture into a medium stockpot.
   • Add 1 cup of water, 1 chicken bouillon cube, and a pinch of nutmeg to the pot.
   • Stir well until the mixture reaches a thick sauce-like consistency.
   • Simmer for one hour, ensuring there is enough liquid to prevent scorching.

5. Finish the Sauce:

   • While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
   • Once the pasta is almost cooked, add the heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the pumpkin sauce.
   • Continue simmering until the pasta is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

6. Serve:

   • Drain the cooked pasta and toss it lightly with the pumpkin sauce.
   • Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Tips:

• Adjust the amount of heavy cream based on your preference for richness.
• Use freshly grated nutmeg for the best flavor.
• This sauce pairs well with a variety of pasta shapes, such as penne or fettuccine.
• Feel free to add additional seasonings like garlic or sage for extra flavor dimension.

Enjoy this comforting and flavorful pumpkin sauce over your favorite pasta for a cozy and satisfying meal! 🍽️🍂