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Pumpkin Bolognese Recipe

Pumpkin Bolognese Recipe

4.9 from 9 reviews

A hearty and flavorful twist on traditional Bolognese sauce, this Pumpkin Bolognese is a comforting dish perfect for fall. The sweet earthiness of pumpkin pairs beautifully with savory meat and aromatic herbs, creating a rich and satisfying pasta sauce.

Ingredients

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Main Sauce:

  • 12 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 68 sage leaves
  • 1½ cups pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Meat and Vegetable Mixture:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey, chicken, or lentils
  • 1 medium onion, diced small
  • 2 big carrots or 1215 baby carrots, diced small
  • 3 celery stalks, diced small
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes, no salt added preferred
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Additional:

  • 1 lb pasta
  • Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  1. Main Sauce: Heat a pot, add olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and sage. Add pumpkin, broth, basil, and cinnamon. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Meat and Vegetable Mixture: Brown meat, set aside. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery. Add meat back, deglaze with wine, add tomatoes.
  3. Blend pumpkin broth, mix with meat mixture, add milk and pepper. Simmer for 30 mins – 1 hour.
  4. Cook pasta, top with sauce, and parmesan to serve.

Notes

  • If the sauce becomes too thick, adjust consistency with more broth.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Bolognese, Pasta with Pumpkin Sauce, Fall Comfort Food