Name: Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 sweet onion; 5 cloves garlic; 0.5 tsp dried sage; 15 ounces pumpkin puree; 1.25 cups almond milk, unflavored; salt and pepper

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Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

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Ingredients

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Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

1 tbsp olive oil

½ sweet onionroughly chopped

5 cloves garlicroughly chopped

½ tsp dried sage

15 ounces pumpkin puree

1 ¼ cups almond milk, unflavored(can use other non flavored milk if desired or half and half)

salt and pepperTo Taste

Instructions

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add in the onion, garlic, and sage and sauté for 5 minutes.

Add the onion mixture to a blender or food processor and add in the remaining ingredients: pumpkin, milk, and salt and pepper. Blend until creamy and smooth.

Add the sauce in the skillet used to sauté the veggies and heat until warmed through.

Serve with your favorite pasta, over gnocchi, or however else you desire!

Notes

Storing leftovers: Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

To freeze: You can freeze the sauce in an airtight container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge and warm in a saucepan on the stove or in the microwave. You may need to add some almond milk, broth or water to thin the sauce.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Your Aromatics Deeply 🧅
Caramelize the sweet onion and garlic over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown to develop rich, complex flavors that balance the pumpkin's sweetness.
Temper the Almond Milk Gradually 🥛
Add almond milk slowly while whisking constantly to prevent lumps and ensure a silky, uniform sauce consistency without any grittiness.
Bloom Your Sage in Oil 🌿
Toast the dried sage in olive oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock its essential oils and intensify its earthy, savory notes.
Reserve Pasta Water for Silky Texture 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water to thin and emulsify the sauce, creating a luxurious coating that clings beautifully to each bite.
Season in Layers for Depth 🧂
Taste and adjust salt and pepper after adding each ingredient rather than all at once, allowing flavors to build and harmonize throughout cooking.