Description
A comforting and creamy pasta sauce perfect for the fall season, this Easy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce is a delightful twist on a classic dish. Made with simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, spices, and cream, this sauce is quick to whip up and pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
Main Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- cooked pasta of choice for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Mix ingredients: Add pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, cream or coconut milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes.
- Thicken sauce: Cook until the sauce slightly thickens. Add Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Combine with pasta: Toss the sauce with hot cooked pasta and serve.
Notes
- This sauce pairs well with penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni.
- For added protein, consider adding sautéed sausage, chicken, or white beans.
- To keep the dish vegan, use coconut milk and omit Parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative.
