Creamy Pumpkin Tarragon Pasta Sauce

Posted 2015-10-19 by Jac's Veghead ⇒ follow

This creamy pumpkin and tarragon sauce is beautiful on pasta, eaten as a dip or dribbled through a salad. It is thick and satisfying with creamy tahini and earthy tarragon - the perfect sauce for any pasta. I used wholemeal pasta as I love the texture and feel it fills me up more, choose your favourite - gnocchi is a great option!

I served this dish with a side of greens sauteed in sesame oil for a perfect accompaniment.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 2 servings

Ingredients
1 small pumpkin (2 cups mashed)
2 Tablespoons Tahini
1-2 Cloves of Garlic
4-6 Tarragon Leaves (or sage)
Salt and pepper to Taste
Water as needed

Pasta to serve.

Method

Peel, deseed, cube and steam or boil the pumpkin. Once soft drain, mash and put aside. I used a small Japanese pumpkin and ended up with two cups. This step can be done a day ahead.

Mince the garlic and dry fry in a non stick pan until bronzed and fragrant.