Description
This Pumpkin Pasta Sauce is a savory blend of pumpkin and tomatoes, with a hint of sweet. Serve over your favorite pasta or even sautéed vegetables!
Ingredients
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- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes in puree, no salt added
- 1/2 Tablespoon dried basil
- 1/4 tsp chopped dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried sage
- pinch ground cinnamon
- 1/2 Tablespoon honey
- 1 cup half and half
- dried parsley, for garnish
- shredded parmesan, optional topping
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet; add the onion and saute for 4-5 minutes or until it begins to be translucent. Add in the garlic and saute and additional 30-60 seconds.
- Pour in the pumpkin puree, tomatoes, all the seasonings and the honey. Stir until well combined. Cook until the sauce begins to bubble, then stir in the half and half. Continue cooking an additional 5 minutes, or until the sauce is heated through and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley, top with shredded parmesan cheese. Serve over cooked pasta.