Description
Creamy vegan pumpkin pasta sauce brings autumnal comfort to dinner tables with its silky smooth texture. Nourishing ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering rich flavors you’ll savor in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh sage or thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a medium-heat saucepan, releasing aromatic garlic until softened and golden.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, creamy coconut milk, tangy nutritional yeast, warming nutmeg, and earthy cinnamon into the pan.
- Simmer the vibrant mixture, continuously stirring to prevent scorching, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to develop a rich, velvety consistency for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Enhance the sauce with delicate salt and cracked pepper, adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- Generously coat your preferred pasta with the luscious pumpkin sauce, ensuring each strand is thoroughly embraced by the silky, spiced mixture.
- Present the dish immediately while steaming hot, offering a comforting and luxurious plant-based dining experience.
Notes
- Swap coconut milk with almond or oat milk for a lighter, less rich sauce with different flavor profiles.
- Add a splash of white wine or vegetable broth to enhance depth and complexity of the sauce.
- Include red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for a subtle heat and smoky undertone that complements the pumpkin’s sweetness.
- Blend roasted garlic instead of raw for a mellower, caramelized flavor that adds richness to the vegan sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg