Description
A delightful twist on the traditional Italian meat sauce, highlighting rich flavors of pumpkin. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta of choice
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and pumpkin puree. Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it come to a gentle simmer. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- While the sauce simmers, cook your pasta according to package instructions in a pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Serve the creamy pumpkin Bolognese sauce over cooked pasta. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg