Are you looking for a delectable and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy autumn evening? Look no further than creamy pumpkin sauce! This velvety and flavorful sauce is a culinary masterpiece that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary dish. Pumpkin, with its naturally sweet and earthy flavor, takes center stage, while a medley of herbs and spices adds depth and complexity. Whether you pair it with pasta, vegetables, or meat, creamy pumpkin sauce is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more. In this article, we will guide you through the process of crafting this delightful sauce, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect result every time. Let's dive into the world of creamy pumpkin sauce and explore its culinary magic!
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CREAMY PUMPKIN SAUCE
This sauce is great over pumpkin or cheese ravioli!
Provided by MegChaseWal
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shallots until soft, about 10 minutes. Add butter and allow to melt. Whisk flour into butter mixture until incorporated. Stir cream, salt, and cinnamon into butter mixture and continue whisking until incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Mix pumpkin and 1/2 cup chicken broth into cream mixture, adding more broth, 1/4 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Simmer sauce until desired consistency is reached, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir sage and thyme into sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 246.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CREAMY PUMPKIN MOLE SAUCE
Provided by Rick Bayless
Categories Milk/Cream Food Processor Chicken Tomato Backyard BBQ Hot Pepper Pumpkin Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat heavy large pot over medium heat. Add chile pieces; toast until aromatic and lighter in color around edges, pressing with potato masher or back of fork and turning pieces, about 2 minutes. Set aside one 2-inch piece of chile for garnish; transfer remaining pieces to medium bowl. Cover chiles in bowl with hot water; soak until soft, about 30 minutes.
- In same large pot, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion rings and garlic. Sauté until brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to processor, leaving oil in pot. Add bread slice to pot; cook until golden, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer bread to processor (reserve pot). Add tomatoes to processor. Puree mixture until smooth. Transfer tomato puree to small bowl (do not clean processor).
- Drain ancho chiles and place in processor. Add 1/2 cup broth and 2 chipotle chiles. Puree until smooth.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to reserved pot. Heat over medium-high heat. Add ancho chile puree; cook until puree thickens and darkens, stirring often, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add tomato puree. Simmer until thick, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Whisk in pumpkin and 3 cups broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until mole thickens and reduces to 3 1/3 cups, about 30 minutes. Whisk in cream and sugar. Season to taste with salt.
- Puree 2 tablespoons oil and 2 chipotle chiles in small processor or force through sieve to make thick glaze. Transfer to bowl. (Mole and glaze can be made 3 days ahead. Cover separately and chill.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Rewarm mole. Spread chipotle glaze thinly over both sides of chicken breasts. Sprinkle chicken generously with salt. Grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon mole over each. Crumble reserved ancho chile piece; sprinkle over chicken. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime.
- *Dried ancho chiles and chipotle chiles canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.
FETTUCCINE WITH CREAMY PUMPKIN SAUCE
Steps:
- Cook the fettucine pasta according to the package directions. While the pasta is cooking mix the milk, butter, pumpkin, onion powder, garlic powder, sage and salt in a saucepan; cook over medium heat until simmering. Stir in the cheese. Drain the pasta, toss with the sauce and garnish with the pine nuts, if desired. Servings: 8 Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 300; Total Fat 6g; Saturated fat 2.5g; Cholesterol 10 mg; Sodium 240 mg; Carbohydrate 50g; Fiber 3g; Protein 12 g; Vitamin A 160%DV*; Vitamin C 2%DV; Calcium 15%DV; Iron 6%DV *Daily Value Preparation Time: Approximately 10 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Tips:
- Choose the right pumpkin: Use a small, sweet pumpkin for the best flavor. Hokkaido or sugar pumpkins are good choices.
- Roast the pumpkin: Roasting the pumpkin brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. Be sure to roast it until it is tender.
- Use a good quality stock: The stock you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the sauce. Use a homemade stock if possible, or a good quality store-bought stock.
- Add some spices: A variety of spices can be used to flavor the sauce, such as nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Experiment to find the combination that you like best.
- Don't overcook the sauce: The sauce should be cooked until it is heated through, but be careful not to overcook it, or it will lose its creamy texture.
Conclusion:
Creamy pumpkin sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is perfect for pasta, chicken, fish, and vegetables. It can also be used as a dip or spread. With its rich, creamy texture and sweet pumpkin flavor, creamy pumpkin sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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