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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

Molly says ...
Kale pesto (I wish I liked kale better than I do, but as a pesto it is really good!)
11/01/2012 1:31:59 PM CDT
Robbie says ...
Our family favorite is Spicy Peanut Noodles: a homemade spicy peanut sauce tossed with gluten-free brown rice fettucini or spaghetti noodles. Serve with Sriracha sauce for extra kick!
11/01/2012 1:34:20 PM CDT
Janis S says ...
My favorite non-traditional sauce is pesto sauce. Love it tossed with gluten-free pasta.
11/01/2012 1:34:22 PM CDT
Wendy Stengel says ...
I like to toss my pasta with cottage cheese.
11/01/2012 1:35:10 PM CDT
Irene Gale says ...
I made a delicious Mole' sauce & ladeled it over bow tied pasta. Delish & pretty.
11/01/2012 1:36:12 PM CDT
Irene Gale says ...
I made a delicious Mole' sauce & ladeled it over bow tied pasta. Delish & pretty.
11/01/2012 1:37:42 PM CDT
Brenda says ...
Butternut Squash sauce on a hearty pasta with roasted walnuts and parm on top. Yum!!
11/01/2012 1:37:46 PM CDT
Laura says ...
On pasta day in college, I would get the cooks to combine tomato, alfredo, and pesto and they called it Spanish Flag sauce. Not to weird, but oh so good.
11/01/2012 1:37:58 PM CDT
Mary says ...
I don't have a favorite, non-traditional -pasta sauce, but I do know that I LOVE Anything PUMPKIN!!! I haven't tried this product, but would be darn happy to experiment w/ it. Thank you~
11/01/2012 1:39:57 PM CDT
Pete Zushin says ...
Sauces 'n Love Sugo Rosa is AMAZING. Just a little creaminess cuts the tomato to make it almost sweet (hence the name). Goes great with a bit of hot italian sausage and whatever ravioli we pick out. It's a staple in the house.
11/01/2012 1:40:00 PM CDT
Beth says ...
I love heating olive oil and adding garlic, sun dried tomatoes and fresh garlic. I pour this "sauce" over my pasta for a light and tasty alternative to a typical pasta sauce.
11/01/2012 1:40:01 PM CDT
Sarah says ...
I love barbeque sauce on pasta!
11/01/2012 1:43:05 PM CDT
Shannon Sweeny says ...
I actually haven't tried many non-traditional pasta sauces but I LOVE the flavor of pumpkin so I would love to try this sauce. I think it would be fantastic over ravioli!!
11/01/2012 1:44:14 PM CDT
jamie says ...
I haven't got to try many sauces so this will be perfect!
11/01/2012 1:49:04 PM CDT
Rebecca Rothaug says ...
A sauce made with pureed canteloupe! From book by guiliano hazan, thirty minute pasta
11/01/2012 1:50:23 PM CDT
Mary Anne says ...
Roasted veggies, herbs, and olive oil. Good and good for you!
11/01/2012 1:52:31 PM CDT
Emily Smith says ...
I'm all about the sauce! My most recent favorite is a sage brown butter cream sauce over butternut squash ravioli.
11/01/2012 1:53:25 PM CDT
Tarah Signorelli says ...
The best non-traditional pasta sauce is my creamy avocado pasta sauce made with avocados, cilantro, and lime. It's like guacamole meets pasta!
11/01/2012 1:56:48 PM CDT
janelle knutson says ...
dorothy lynch salad dressing is one favorite, olive oil and salt is another. there are others, also.
11/01/2012 1:57:46 PM CDT
Linda Allan says ...
my mom gave me a butternut squash pasta sauce that's yummy
11/01/2012 1:58:48 PM CDT
Judy says ...
I love pasta with a mixture of pesto and marinated artichoke hearts blended together with a handful of chopped walnuts! Guess it's not very unusual, but it's yummy!!
11/01/2012 2:01:12 PM CDT
Nancy C. says ...
Fresh home-made pasta triangles or squares sauteed in butter with grated cheese is delicious. The buttery cheese sauce is good by itself, but you can also add some baby spinach leaves to the pan that cook up in seconds.
11/01/2012 2:03:18 PM CDT
Nancy C. says ...
Fresh home-made pasta triangles or squares sauteed in butter with grated cheese is delicious. The buttery cheese sauce is good by itself, but you can also add some baby spinach leaves to the pan that cook up in seconds.
11/01/2012 2:03:21 PM CDT
Suzanne S. says ...
I make a white 'sauce' that is gluten free using sweet rice flour - good paired with tri-colored gluten free rotini pasta. We especially like it with mushrooms ~ fresh mushrooms sauteed, salt, pepper, ground thyme, and onions to taste.
11/01/2012 2:05:45 PM CDT
Meena says ...
I love putting seasonal ingredients in unexpected dishes! Can't wait to try this pumpkin sauce! Around the holidays I make a spicy cranberry tomato sauce - everyone loves it and it's great with basil leaves and a dollop of goat cheese!
11/01/2012 2:06:51 PM CDT

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