How to Make Creamy Pumpkin Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing says fall like the delicious flavor of pumpkin. From lattes to pies, this versatile squash can be used in a variety of sweet and savory dishes. One often overlooked way to incorporate pumpkin into your meals is by making a creamy pumpkin sauce. This rich and flavorful sauce is the perfect addition to pasta, vegetables, or even meat dishes.

While most people think of pumpkin as a sweet ingredient, it actually has a subtle earthy and nutty flavor that pairs well with savory dish...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup chicken broth, or more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • 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

    119 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 247mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 126mg