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Cucina Antica Tuscany Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

By Winnie Hsia, October 29, 2012  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Winnie Hsia

Cucina Antica Tuscany PumpkinAt Whole Foods Market®, we love sharing good food and drink. Whether it’s peak-of-the-season fruit, a team member creation from our bakery, or a new grocery discovery, we love celebrating great flavors and products. But we don’t just want to tell you about it; we want you to enjoy it too, which is why we’re giving it away! Read on to find out how you could win some free stuff. UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who entered! Congratulations to our randomly chosen winner, David from Brooklyn!                                                        

All around the country, people are welcoming a fall favorite: pumpkin. Whether beautifully displayed in the produce department, artfully carved on doorsteps, or pureed and baked into pies and cakes, this beloved gourd can be found just about everywhere. But, one place you might not expect to find our sweet and creamy orange friend is in pasta sauce. That’s where Cucina Antica Tuscany Pumpkin Pasta Sauce comes in.

Inspired by Italy’s rustic harvest, Chef Neil Fusco has created a unique sauce made with peak-harvested pumpkin, flavorful San Marzano tomatoes, and an aromatic combination of garlic, rosemary and sage, all simmered with a touch of cream and perfected in small batches.

This soul-warming sauce is robust enough to toss with cheese ravioli but light enough to drizzle over sautéed vegetables. Want to pull together an easy vegetarian dinner? Just serve Cucina Antica Tuscany Pumpkin Pasta Sauce with you favorite whole wheat pasta and pair with our Green Salad with Beets and Warm Walnut-Crusted Chèvre for a complete fall meal.

The possibilities are endless with a sauce as savory and versatile as this. Want to get your hands on some of this perfect fall pantry staple?

Tell us all about your favorite non-traditional pasta sauce in the comments below by Friday, November 14. We’ll pick one random winner to receive a case of Cucina Antica Tuscany Pumpkin Pasta Sauce.

The fine print: No purchase necessary. Promotion ends November 14, 2012, 11:59 PM CDT. Must be a legal resident of the US or Canada (except in Quebec, where it is void) age 18 or older to participate. Taxes on prize, if applicable, are the responsibility of the winner. Employees of Whole Foods Market, Inc., are not eligible. Void where prohibited.

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615 Comments

Comments

Somone says ...
Olive oil, red wine vinegar and bbq spices.
11/02/2012 1:52:35 PM CDT
Patty Buskuehl says ...
My favorite non-traditional pasta sauce is Sauce Patrizia, made of fresh roma tomatoes, eggplant, squid, lemon, capers, black olives, mushrooms, lots of garlic, onion, and herbs de provence!
11/02/2012 1:59:03 PM CDT
Kerry says ...
Rosemary brown butter sauce, my rosemary plant has come with me on 3 moves to 2 different states in the past few years, still flurishing..... and yummy, ps. I would love to share my case of sauce with all these people that entered :) great ideas...
11/02/2012 2:19:05 PM CDT
Govan.toni says ...
I love a vegetarian pasta sauce made with spinach, portobellomushrooms, zuccini and yellow squash.
11/02/2012 2:29:41 PM CDT
kelly says ...
I love to experiment with pesto sauces. Different kinds of herbs, roasted nuts, and earthy cheeses can be blended for a different flavor every time!
11/02/2012 2:33:08 PM CDT
kelly says ...
I love to experiment with pesto sauces. Different kinds of herbs, roasted nuts, and earthy cheeses can be blended for a different flavor every time!
11/02/2012 2:33:26 PM CDT
Lisa Linville says ...
There is a pumpkin sausage and sage pasta dish that I love and this sounds very yummy! I love all things pumpkin!
11/02/2012 2:51:25 PM CDT
mary ann says ...
I love butternut squash sauces...I think I could use this in the same recipes.
11/02/2012 2:57:54 PM CDT
Penny says ...
I love to mix lots of vegetables into marinara then add some pumpkin or winter squash for a nutrient-packed version of classic sauce. Serve over whole wheat penne for a really hearty meal!
11/02/2012 3:14:19 PM CDT
Anita Castledine says ...
I recently had an alfredo sauce mixed with a pesto sauce. It was surprisingly good.
11/02/2012 3:21:39 PM CDT
Eve says ...
I like to use ranch dressing to sauce my pasta sometimes
11/02/2012 3:35:05 PM CDT
Roxanna Doxie-Weaver says ...
Thank You for all your sale, very good recipes. Keep the goodness coming.
11/02/2012 3:38:22 PM CDT
Veda says ...
I'm partial to asian sauces, and I'm living a gluten-free lifestyle, so I like to make a thai peanut sauce with tamari, grapeseed oil, a little lime juice, a pinch of red pepper flakes, gluten-free creamy peanut butter and roasted peanuts. I add in some coconut milk and cook just until the color darkens a little bit, and serve that mixed into rice noodles. Top with more roasted peanuts and chopped green onions. Kind of my personal (read weird) take on a combination of Pad Thai and Nam Sod (if I brown some ground pork and toss it in the sauce)! Yummy!
11/02/2012 4:14:09 PM CDT
Linda says ...
have you ever tried sliced onions and thickly shredded cabbage sauted in butter and olive oil over linguini with gorgonzola cheese scattered over the top? It's great!
11/02/2012 4:20:52 PM CDT
Sharon says ...
This sounds just yummy and I can imagine many things I can make with this,
11/02/2012 4:23:27 PM CDT
Terry says ...
I had the pleasure of having a garden this summer! i grew roma tomatoes and basil to name a few items. for the first time ever, I tried making my own tomato sauce for spaghetti. i also grew green peppers and really enjoyed the experience of using the basil and tomatoes to stir fry with zucchinni and squash. so, since i am trying to enjoy more vegetables the healthier way, i would enjoy using this sauce with other vegetables.
11/02/2012 5:03:38 PM CDT
Julie Davison says ...
We do buy these non dairy cheese at Whole Foods (I can't remember the name but it's in my fridge right now)! It comes in a small tub container with cheddar and other flavors. Sometimes we mix that with Whole Foods vegetable pasta's. It's so yummy. This pumpkin sauce is making my mouth water. Sounds fabulous. I hope I win so I can try it. Thank you! Julie
11/02/2012 5:12:53 PM CDT
Sarah Gross says ...
A yogurt-marinara sauce.
11/02/2012 5:19:12 PM CDT
Amy Olson says ...
I love just good ole Earth Balance spread and saffron, with a little salt and pepper!
11/02/2012 5:40:19 PM CDT
Judy says ...
I recently tried a pasta sauce made with butternut squash. UM UM good. Rich and creamy, with a mild flavor. I used it on whole-wheat pasta with kale. I can imagine the pumpkin sauce would have similar qualities. Can't wait to try it.
11/02/2012 6:13:02 PM CDT
angie mangione says ...
I like to make a companata type sauce. I saute diced eggplant, onions, garlic, celery, capers, olives and tomatoes and a little hot pepper seeds. I serve it over linguini.
11/02/2012 6:15:46 PM CDT
Sheila says ...
I recently enjoyed butternut squash ravioli with a brown sugar/apple cider sauce. I was not too sure on the combination but wow - that was a good meal! I am inspired to try more non-tradtional pasta sauces now and would love to taste the Tuscany Pumpkin while the cooler seasons are upon us.
11/02/2012 6:36:57 PM CDT
Angie3919 says ...
Mmmm.... I have had squid ink pasta sauce!!!
11/02/2012 6:45:15 PM CDT
Maureen says ...
Pumpkin seed pesto is the best ever !
11/02/2012 7:20:30 PM CDT
Tiffani says ...
My favorite non-traditional pasta sauce is Dave's Gourmet Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce. I use it with gluten free pasta and add grilled chicken. It's amazing and perfect for fall. Pumpkin is my favorite ingredient, but I don't usually use it in a savory way, so I'm excited to try this new sauce!
11/02/2012 7:29:04 PM CDT

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