Creamy Pumpkin Marinara

Name: Creamy Pumpkin Marinara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; ½ teaspoon salt, divided; 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 can (15 ounces) diced or crushed tomatoes; 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin purée; 1 to 2 tablespoons butter; 1 to 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; Freshly ground black pepper; Finely grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (both optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This pumpkin marinara recipe tastes like fall. It's comforting like mac and cheese, but lighter and full of vegetables! Just add pasta. Recipe yields about 4 cups sauce (enough to generously coat 12 ounces/4 modest servings of pasta).

Updated at: Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:22:30 GMT