Pumpkin Spaghetti Sauce
Prepare this pumpkin pasta sauce in less than 20 minutes, and toss it with protein and pasta for an easy fall-inspired comfort food dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 474kcal
Equipment
1 Large Skillet
Ingredients
- ½ batch Turkey Meatballs optional
For the pasta
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ½ cup white onion diced
- 1 ½ tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ⅔ cup milk of choice
- ½ cup vegetable broth plus another ½ cup if needed, any broth will work
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz box pasta of choice
Instructions
- If desired, prepare the meatballs first according to directions.½ batch Turkey Meatballs
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add the garlic and saute until soft. Add the white onion to the pan and continue to cook until they turn translucent.2 tablespoon olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, ½ cup white onion
- Spoon the tomato paste into the skillet along with the sage, thyme, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper. Use a spatula to stir the tomato paste into the olive oil, onions, and spices and cook until it turns a deeper brick colored red (about 5 minutes). The tomato paste will be thick in consistency but should darken in color and begin to caramelize.1 ½ tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon sage, 1 teaspoon thyme, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Add the pumpkin puree to the skillet and mix into the tomato paste mixture.1 cup pumpkin puree
- Pour the milk and vegetable broth into the skillet and gently mix to combine. Add the can of diced tomatoes and gently mix. The mixture will look thin but will thicken up as it cooks. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Add small splashes of extra vegetable broth if needed to achieve your desired consistency.⅔ cup milk of choice, ½ cup vegetable broth, 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- While the sauce is simmering, heat a pot of water for the pasta and cook as directed.8 oz box pasta of choice
- Place the cooked meatballs into the sauce and let them heat up for about 3 minutes.
- Serve the pasta noodles in a bowl with the sauce and meatballs on top and enjoy!
Notes
Storing : Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. When ready to enjoy, heat it back up on the stove or in a small bowl in the microwave until warm.
Freezing : You can store the sauce in a freezer-friendly bag or container for later use, or you can pour it into freezer soup trays. It will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. Let it thaw at room temperature or heat up the frozen cubes in a skillet over low heat until warm and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 671mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 10095IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 4mg