Creamy Pumpkin Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this luscious Creamy Pumpkin Sauce, a rich and velvety blend of fall-inspired flavors perfect for pasta, chicken, or roasted vegetables. Crafted with silky pumpkin puree, decadent heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this sauce is infused with the aromatic warmth of garlic, nutmeg, and a hint of sage for a gourmet touch. Sautéed in a balance of olive oil and butter, each ingredient melds together beautifully, creating a sauce that’s both comforting and elegant. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe will quickly become your go-to for cozy weeknight dinners or special fall gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Chop the fresh sage into fine pieces.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the pumpkin puree, mixing well with the garlic, oil, and butter.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the grated parmesan cheese to the pan, stirring continuously until the cheese is completely melted and incorporated into the sauce.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Reduce the heat to low, allowing the sauce to simmer gently. Stir occasionally for about 10 minutes.
Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh sage. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serve the pumpkin sauce over cooked pasta, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables for a delicious and comforting meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.8 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.2 g | 421% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 396 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 1941 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 992 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 558 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
