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pumpkin pasta sauce

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Recipe by
Lisa Mixon
@LisaMixon
Drexel Hill, PA

I came up with this recipe looking for a way to use my canned pumpkin to create this spicy but savory sauce with a seasonal twist!

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yield 4 -5
prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pumpkin pasta sauce

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive or grapeseed oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 md
    onion
  • 1 can
    pumpkin, canned or cooked
  • 1 can
    minced clams with juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt (or to taste)
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    shallot-pepper seasoning
  • 1 tsp
    dried sage
  • 1 tsp
    thyme, dried
  • 1 dash
    cayenne pepper ( to taste)

How To Make pumpkin pasta sauce

  • 1
    Add Oil to saucepan, and heat. Add onion and garlic and cook till tender.
  • 2
    Add minced clams and juice to pot. Let simmer 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Stir in pumpkin, spices and salt. Simmer for 10-15 minutes till liquid reduces slightly. For a smooth sauce, blend in a pot with hand blender until desired consistency is achieved.
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