Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce Recipe, a comforting dish that combines the earthiness of pumpkin with aromatic sage and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this sauce is both rich and creamy, making it a delightful addition to your pasta. With just a few wholesome ingredients and under an hour of your time, you can create a savory meal that pleases the whole family. Whether you’re vegan or simply looking for a healthy dinner option, this pumpkin sauce recipe is versatile enough to suit any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 ounces gluten-free pasta (fettuccine)
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 13.5 ounces full-fat coconut milk
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 1/3 cup fresh sage
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and fresh sage; sauté for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and coconut milk; add paprika, salt, and cinnamon. Mix continuously for 2–3 minutes.
- Cover and let simmer on low heat for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While sauce simmers, cook gluten-free pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Combine cooked pasta with pumpkin sauce until fully coated; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 435mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg