You know how sometimes you need to eat something that feels like a warm hug? This is one of those times. Our weather forecast is rain, snow, and thunderstorms for the indefinite future, and I'm someone who jokes (but also not really joking) about being solar powered. One of my warm hug meals is spaghetti with this deceptively simple pumpkin cream sauce. It's a perfect sauce for chilly fall or winter weather, and as much as I love traditional pasta sauces, sometimes you need to mix things up a bit, you know?
Hence, this sauce, adapted from Budget Bytes. All amounts are estimated because measuring is overrated and because taste is subjective.
Saute 1 tsp minced garlic in 1 tsp olive oil for a minute. Add 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth, 3 dashes smoked paprika, 1 dash cinnamon, 1 dash nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk it all together and simmer until you're just about ready to serve, then add 1/8 cup (2 tbsp) cream and whisk again. Serve over spaghetti and top with parmesan cheese, and let the comforting flavors embrace you in their warmth.
That looks/sounds Wonderful!!! I would have never thought of that!!
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