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Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

By: Min Kwon | MJ and Hungryman
Get a taste of fall comfort with this pumpkin pasta sauce that you can get on the table in under 30 minutes. It is super easy to make with canned pumpkin and bursting with cozy, warm flavors.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
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Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounce pasta of choice
  • 1/2 cup pasta water
  • 1 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 15 ounce canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 1 cup white beans (165g)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan

Top with

  • Fresh sage
  • Parmesan cheese or cheddar cheese
  • A dollop of yogurt or ricotta cheese for extra creaminess
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans or pumpkin seeds

Instructions 

  • Melt butter in skillet and saute onion for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and sage and cook for another minute.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a high-speed blender along with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth.
  • Add the drained pasta back into the pan and toss with sauce. thin out as needed.
  • Top with more sage, parmesan cheese, and nuts or seeds if desired

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 11220IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 3mg
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