Pumpkin Puree
Serves 4
5 mins prep
60 mins cook
10 mins Assembly
75 mins total
Pumpkin puree is not just for the holidays. Whether you are making pumpkin gnocchi or a squash soup, this puree will add beautiful pumpkin flavors to your dishes.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
Cut each pumpkin in half and remove the seeds and stringy flesh
Sprinkle with salt (optional)
Place the pumpkins cut side down onto a parchment lined baking sheet
Bake on the center rack of a 400 degree oven for 40-60 minutes or until the pumpkins are easily pierced by a sharp knife
Allow the pumpkins to cool until they are cool enough to handle
Scoop out all of the flesh and transfer it into a food processor or blender
Pulse until the flesh is completely smooth and fully pureed
Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator

