It Feels Like Fall

I love the foods of the season and it finally is beginning to feel like Fall! I have made this recipe 3 times already...well one batch big enough for 3 meals! I love the ease of it and the flavor and simplicity are shocking. As I am recovering from yet another surgery for reconstruction from cancer, I need recipes that are healthy, tasty and easy! So here is the recipe and my gift to you!

Pumpkin Alfredo

1 small pie pumpkin

1 head of garlic

1 qt. of low sodium, organic vegetable broth

salt and pepper to taste

fresh sage

In a hot oven (400-500 degrees), on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, place a quartered and seeded pie pumpkin, skin side down. Wrap the entire head of garlic in foil, leaving a small hole (chimney) for heat to escape and place on same baking sheet. Roast until pumpkin is soft and walk the dog while it is cooking! Allow to cool. When you are able to hold the cooled pumpkin, scoop out the flesh into a Vitamix. Squeeze out the garlic cloves and add to the pumpkin. Add enough broth to puree until silky smooth and a lovely saucy consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste. This sauce is now ready to put over chickpea pasta, zoodles, or any other preferred pasta. Top with fresh sage.

*Note: To create a cheesier taste, you can add a Tablespoon of Nutritional Yeast as you are blending. This is a great sauce to freeze the leftovers, too.