Pumpkin White Cheddar Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp dried parsley
• 2 pinches oregano
• 2 cups cooked pasta (reserve some pasta water)
• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 pinches parmesan cheese
Instructions:
1. Heat a pan over medium. Add butter, olive oil, flour, ground mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic salt, parsley, oregano and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until it thickens. Add in flour
3. Add the white cheddar and pumpkin puree. Stir until the cheese melts.
4. Gradually add reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
6. Simmer for 2 minutes. Garnish with dried parsley and serve.