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.
0 Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
1 Cut each pumpkin in half and remove the seeds and stringy flesh
2 Sprinkle with salt (optional)
3 Place the pumpkins cut side down onto a parchment lined baking sheet
4 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
5 Allow the pumpkins to cool until they are cool enough to handle
6 Scoop out all of the flesh and transfer it into a food processor or blender
7 Pulse until the flesh is completely smooth and fully pureed
8 Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator
