Perfect Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

Name: Perfect Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans pumpkin; 1 cup vegetable stock (strong); 1/2 cup heavy cream (or non-dairy creamer); 3 garlic cloves; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 dash nutmeg; 1 dash salt; 1 teaspoon olive oil (approximately)

Submitted by Cassachusetts

"I found this recipe somewhere on the internet and it sounded good. I haven't made it yet but I thought I'd share it. =) The rich texture of pumpkin makes a great alternative to tomato sauce, served over whole wheat or gluten free pasta for a main dish."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 4 cups
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans pumpkin
1 cup vegetable stock (strong)
¹⁄₂ cup heavy cream (or non-dairy creamer)
3 garlic cloves
1 onion, finely chopped
1 dash nutmeg
1 dash salt
1 teaspoon olive oil (approximately)

directions

Sauté 3 cloves of crushed garlic and one finely chopped onion in olive oil until clear.
Add 2 cans pumpkin (or one pound cooked fresh pumpkin) and 1 cup of very strong vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
After five minutes, add ½ cup heavy cream or nondairy milk and a dash of nutmeg and salt.
Whisk until smooth, then pour over whole wheat pasta and garnish with grated cheese.