Pumpkin Pesto Sauce Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin; 2 -3 tablespoons pesto sauce; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 3 tablespoons Chardonnay wine; 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 pinch dried red pepper flakes; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
2 -3 tablespoons pesto sauce
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons Chardonnay wine
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 tablespoon butter
1 pinch dried red pepper flakes
salt and pepper

1
Scoop pumpkin into a medium sized pot, add orange juice and butter, and simmer over medium heat.
2
Stir in the pesto sauce (you can add less, if it is especially strong), the chardonnay, basil, and garlic.
3
Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
4
Stir in the red pepper flakes and chicken broth (you can also add more orange juice and chicken broth, a tablespoon at a time, if the sauce is too thick).
5
Season with salt and pepper, turn the heat to low, and cook about 3 minutes.
6
Turn the heat off, and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Stir in ground pepper to taste.
7
Let sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to blend, and then serve.
8
This is delicious with Walnut-Gorgonzolla tortellini and steamed edamame, topped with crushed Melba toast.
9
This is my first posted recipe--be gentle with me!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin, 2 -3 tablespoons pesto sauce, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Pesto Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pumpkin Pesto Sauce

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