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Pumpkin Bolognese

Pumpkin Bolognese
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If you’re craving a comforting yet healthy dish, look no further than this delightful Pumpkin Bolognese. This creamy and rich sauce, made with pumpkin puree and sun-dried tomatoes, is a heartwarming meal perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. The blend of spices creates a warm flavor profile that enhances any pasta dish. Plus, it’s versatile enough to let you swap out proteins or add extra veggies based on what you have on hand. In just 1 hour and 45 minutes, you can prepare a delicious meal that’s not only satisfying but also nourishes the body with wholesome ingredients. Serve it up with your choice of pasta and enjoy the love that goes into every bite!

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • Sun-dried tomatoes
  • Garlic
  • Fresh sage leaves
  • Pumpkin puree
  • Low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • Ground beef or turkey or lentils
  • Onions
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • White grape juice
  • Crushed tomatoes
  • Milk of choice
  • Pasta of your choice

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and sage for 1 minute. Add pumpkin puree, broth, basil, and cinnamon; simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. In another pot, brown ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess liquid.
  3. In the meat pot, heat olive oil and cook diced onions, carrots, and celery until soft (8-10 minutes). Combine with ground meat.
  4. Add white grape juice to scrape up flavors from the pot; cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer cooled pumpkin mixture to a blender; blend until smooth and mix back into meat and veggies.
  6. Stir in milk and season with black pepper; simmer for 30 minutes until thickened.
  7. Boil water and cook pasta as per package instructions.

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