Pumpkin Marinara

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (12-16 oz)
  • Pumpkin Puree (15 oz.)
  • Yellow Onion, chopped (med.)
  • Red Bell Pepper, chopped (1)
  • Diced Tomatoes (15 oz.)
  • Olive Oil (2 tbsp)
  • Garlic, minced (2 cloves)
  • Salt (.5 tsp)
  • Oregano, dried (.5 tsp)
  • Tarragon, dried (.25 tsp)
  • Cinnamon, ground (.25 tsp)
  • Butter (1-2 tbsp)
  • Balsamic Vinegar (1-2 tbsp)
  • Black Pepper (.5 tsp?)

Directions:

  1. Sautee Onion and Bell Pepper in Olive Oil with .25 tsp Salt until tender.
  2. Add Garlic, Oregano, Tarragon, and Cinnamon and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in Tomatoes for 1 minute.
  4. Mix in Pumpkin Puree and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Blend with Butter and Balsamic Vinegar
  6. Add Black Pepper and .25 tsp Salt.
  7. Serve over cooked Pasta.
  8. Garnish with Parsley and/or Parmesan (optional).