Smoky Pumpkin Marinara
This smoky, creamy pumpkin marinara is so delicious, you might skip the pasta and eat it straight from the spoon! Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Equipment
- medium-sized saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingrediënten
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup 40 g chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 can 15 ounces, or 425 g tomato sauce
- ½ cup 122 g pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon mild to medium chili powder
Instructies
- Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped red onion and grated garlic, and cook for about 3 minutes, or until fragrant and tender.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, pumpkin purée, dried basil, liquid smoke, sea salt, ground black pepper, and chili powder.
- Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the saucepan, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm with your favorite pasta or as a versatile sauce for other dishes.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Pair this sauce with penne or linguine and garnish with fresh basil or vegan Parmesan for a complete meal.
Wine Advice:
Complement the smoky and rich flavors with a medium-bodied red wine like Merlot or a Chianti.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 50 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 1 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 4 g | Salt: 0.7 g
