Here you have it - Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce, the ultimate comfort food. A cozy, creamy, cheesy delicious sauce for your noods made with pumpkin! I know I'm mostly focused on the healthier versions of recipes, but I just gotta sprinkle some classics in here you know?! With all the butter and cheese! So good. It's made with simple, quality, ingredients and tastes AMAZING. Such a great option to serve for a holiday dinner in the next couple months. You can enjoy it with any type of noodle. If you want to get fancy, you can even serve it with scallops or shrimp.
Here's what you need for this Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce:
Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time35 mins
Ingredients:
¼tspMinced Garlic
1cupMilk (I used Organic 2%)
¼cupCream
¾cupPumpkin Puree
¼cupSalted Grass Fed Butter (same as 2 oz)
2tbspGrated Pecorino or Parmesan Cheese (I grated it fresh, but pre-grated works too)
2tbspAll Purpose Gluten Free Flour
¼tspTurmeric, Sage, Cumin and Onion Salt or Powder
Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
½cupVegetable Stock
Directions:
1
Add minced garlic to a medium pot. Mix with around the pot using a spoon. Let it heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
2
Add in milk, cream and pumpkin. Mix well. I use a whisk to mix right in the pot.
3
Add in spices (turmeric, sage, onion salt/powder, seal salt and pepper). Whisk well again.
4
Add in butter. Whisk as it melts and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer on low for 15 minutes. Whisk frequently as it simmers. It will reduce and thicken.
5
During this time, prepare your pasta according to instructions on the box.
6
After 15 minutes, add in flour and grated pecorino / parm. Whisk very well. Sauce will thicken even more.
7
Add in vegetable stock and continue to mix until it is creamy, smooth and well combined.
8
Add more seasoning to taste.
9
Serve hot with cooked pasta! Top with fresh pepper and chili flakes.
ENJOY!
If you loved this Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce, make sure to check out some of my other recipes!
2tbspGrated Pecorino or Parmesan Cheese (I grated it fresh, but pre-grated works too)
2tbspAll Purpose Gluten Free Flour
¼tspTurmeric, Sage, Cumin and Onion Salt or Powder
Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
½cupVegetable Stock
Directions
1
Add minced garlic to a medium pot. Mix with around the pot using a spoon. Let it heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
2
Add in milk, cream and pumpkin. Mix well. I use a whisk to mix right in the pot.
3
Add in spices (turmeric, sage, onion salt/powder, seal salt and pepper). Whisk well again.
4
Add in butter. Whisk as it melts and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer on low for 15 minutes. Whisk frequently as it simmers. It will reduce and thicken.
5
During this time, prepare your pasta according to instructions on the box.
6
After 15 minutes, add in flour and grated pecorino / parm. Whisk very well. Sauce will thicken even more.
7
Add in vegetable stock and continue to mix until it is creamy, smooth and well combined.
8
Add more seasoning to taste.
9
Serve hot with cooked pasta! Top with fresh pepper and chili flakes.