Smoky Pumpkin Marinara Sauce

A rich and smoky pumpkin-infused marinara sauce that’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for cozy pasta nights!
Portions:3
Preparation Time: 5 minuten
Cooking Time:13 minuten
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Equipment

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 saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and grated garlic, cooking until fragrant and tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, pumpkin purée, dried basil, liquid smoke, sea salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
  • Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve warm over your favorite pasta or use as a dip for bread.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Tip:
Toss with al dente pasta, top with fresh basil, and sprinkle with nutritional yeast or Parmesan for extra depth.
Wine Advice:
Pairs well with a medium-bodied Chianti or a smoky Tempranillo.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 50 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 1 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g | Salt: 1.2 g
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Recipe Category Comfort Food / Pasta / Sauce / Stove Top
Country Italian
Holliday: Autumn Feast / party
Season: Autumn / Winter
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