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Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta That Will Warm Your Soul

This Vegan Pumpkin Pasta features a rich and creamy coconut milk sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti) Gluten-free pasta can be used.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast Can be omitted.
  • 1 tsp Dried Sage Can substitute with thyme or rosemary.
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg For flavor.
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning.
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Spinach Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.
Optional Topping
  • 1/4 cup Vegan Parmesan Cheese Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • large skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water over high heat. Once boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, usually 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in pumpkin puree and coconut milk, stirring to combine. Add nutritional yeast, dried sage, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Continue to simmer the sauce for roughly 5 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
  6. Add chopped spinach to the sauce and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as desired.
  8. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley and vegan parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.

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