Description
Pumpkin Beef Bolognese is a heartwarming dish that artfully combines rich ground beef with creamy pumpkin, offering a comforting flavor profile perfect for chilly evenings. This delightful sauce simmers to perfection, filling your home with an inviting aroma reminiscent of autumn harvests. Serve it over your favorite pasta or as a filling for stuffed shells to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onions until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in pumpkin puree until well combined.
- Add crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning; mix thoroughly. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed; allow the sauce to thicken for another 10 minutes.
- Serve over pasta or in bowls, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg