Pumpkin Parmesan Sage Dip Food

SAVORY PUMPKIN QUICHE WITH CARAMELIZED BACON AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until fully rendered and caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and add the onions; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are browned and tender, around 15 minutes. Return the bacon to the pan along with the sage. Cook for 1 more minute.
• Whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs and cream in a large bowl. Whisk in the onion mixture. Pour into the prepared crust and bake until set, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• Whisk together the cheese, olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss in the arugula.
• Cut the quiche into 8 equal portions. Top the quiche with the salad and serve.

PUMPKIN & SAGE SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Tip the pumpkin into a medium-sized saucepan that has a tight-fitting lid. Sprinkle over the sugar and a generous pinch of salt, then drizzle over 6 tablespoons of water. Cover the pan, place on a medium heat and steam the pumpkin, stirring every so often for 10-15 minutes, or until it is soft but still holds its shape. You may need add a spoonful or two of water during the cooking the pan seems dry. Set aside.
• While the pumpkin is steaming, tip the butter and sage into a small saucepan and heat gently until the butter is foaming, then turn off the heat. Boil the spaghetti in a big pan of salted water for about 10 minutes until just cooked. When the spaghetti is cooked, scoop out a little of the cooking water, then drain and return the spaghetti to the pan.
• Put the sage butter over a high heat until sizzling, then pour in the lemon juice and let it splutter for a second. Tip the pumpkin, melted butter, 3-4 tbsp pasta water and half the parmesan in with the spaghetti and give it a really good stir. Season generously with salt and pepper and serve with the remaining parmesan to sprinkle over.

CREAMY PUMPKIN AND SAGE DIP

Steps:

• Puree in food processor, then chill until needed. Flavor develops as it sits.

QUICK PUMPKIN-SAGE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions.
• Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small saucepan and heat over low heat until thoroughly warm, about 5 minutes.
• Taste, adding more sage if desired, plus salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and let sauce rest for 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to merge and sauce to thicken slightly.
• Toss cooked pasta with pumpkin sauce and taste, adding more salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with vegan Parmesan if desired.

PUMPKIN, PARMESAN & SAGE DIP

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth.
• Fold in the parmesan, sage & bacon.
• Chill for approx 1 hour & serve garnished with extra parmesan.