A rich and smoky pumpkin-infused marinara sauce that’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for cozy pasta nights!
Smoky Pumpkin Marinara
A rich and smoky pumpkin-infused marinara sauce that’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for cozy pasta nights!
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup 40 g chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 can 15 ounces, or 425 g tomato sauce
- ½ cup 122 g pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon mild to medium chili powder
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and grated garlic, cooking until fragrant and tender, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, pumpkin purée, dried basil, liquid smoke, sea salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
- Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm over your favorite pasta or use as a dip for bread.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Toss with al dente pasta, top with fresh basil, and sprinkle with nutritional yeast or Parmesan for extra depth.
Wine Advice:
Pairs well with a medium-bodied Chianti or a smoky Tempranillo.
Nutrition values
Calories: 50 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 1 g | Sugar: 5 g