Pumpkin Sauce for Pasta ππ
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: βββββ (1 review)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow onion |
| 1 | Nutmeg |
| 1 | Chicken bouillon cubes |
| 2 cups | Water |
| 1 cup | Heavy cream |
| 1/2 – 1 | Olive oil |
| 1 | Pumpkin |
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| Parmesan cheese (grated) |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pumpkin:
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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.
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Prepare the Onion:
- While the pumpkin is cooling, sautΓ© the chopped onion in a bit of olive oil until translucent.
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Make the Sauce:
- Scoop the cooled pumpkin out of its skin and put it into a bowl. Mash the pumpkin well.
- Fold in the sautΓ©ed 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.
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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.
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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! π½οΈπ
