Creamy Pumpkin Spaghetti with Kale
Savor this creamy pumpkin spaghetti featuring savory sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic sage for a comforting, flavorful pasta night.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 sage leaves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup tomato puree or tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup cream or half and half
- teeny tiny pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the sun-dried tomatoes and a few tablespoons of their oil. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and minced sage leaves and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, tomato puree, chicken broth, dried basil, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, adding more water or broth if needed to maintain a sauce-like consistency.
- Carefully puree the sauce using an immersion blender directly in the pot until mostly smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender and process until smooth, then return to the pot. Stir in the cream and season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. While the pasta cooks, wilt the kale in a separate skillet with a little olive oil over medium heat until tender.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the prepared pumpkin sauce. Serve immediately, topped with the sautéed kale.
Notes
- Use good quality pumpkin puree for the best flavor.
- Adjust the consistency of the sauce with extra broth or water as needed.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Ensure kale is well-wilted before serving. Allergens: Wheat, Milk. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Adjust the consistency of the sauce with extra broth or water as needed.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Ensure kale is well-wilted before serving. Allergens: Wheat, Milk. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.