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Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

Are you tired of the same old pasta sauce? Why not try something different and delicious with pumpkin pasta sauce? It's a unique twist on a classic dish!
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CourseSauce
CuisineAmerican
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings1 People
Calories547kcal
AuthorSpice to Sauce

Ingredients

  • 360 G Pasta
  • 1 1 Kg Pumpkin
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 2-3 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Handful Sage Leaves
  • 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 80 G Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
  • Salt As Per Test
  • Cracked Black Pepper As Per Test

Instructions

  • Warm the oven up to 400°F/200°C
  • Peel the pumpkin and cut it into chunks. Cut the tops off of two heads of garlic
  • Add the garlic and pumpkin to a baking dish. Drizzle olive oil and salt over them
  • Then, mix them well to make sure everything is covered. Put it in the oven for 45 minutes
  • Wait a minute or two before putting the garlic bulbs in the baking dish
  • Add the garlic and pumpkin and mix them together until the mixture is smooth
  • Get a large saucepan, throw some salted water, and cook the pasta al dente
  •  Empty it, but keep a small amount of the pasta water for later
  • Cook some sage leaves in olive oil in a pan for few minutes
  • When the sage leaves are nice and crispy, remove them
  • Next, put over medium-low heat some red pepper flakes
  • Add the pumpkin puree to a small pasta water pot and let it simmer
  • Add some grated parmesan cheese, toss the cooked pasta
  • Then splash some pasta water into the pan. Just swirl it a little till it's all lovely and creamy

Nutrition

Calcium: 329mg | Calories: 547kcal | Saturated Fat: 5g | Fat: 15g | Protein: 22g | Carbohydrates: 85g