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Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

Savory herbs meet warm fall flavors in this rich and creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta! It easily comes together in just 20 minutes with a few kitchen staples. This delicious comfort food will leave the whole family delightfully satisfied!
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Bonnie - Serene Trail

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 341kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pasta (454g), fettuccine, linguine, etc.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion (sweet, white, etc.), diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth (118ml), low-sodium
  • 15 ounces pumpkin purée (425g), canned
  • 1 cup plant-based milk (237ml), full-fat
  • 3 tablespoons tomato sauce, or 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1/3 cup pasta water (79ml)

Instructions

  • Start to boil the pasta to al-dente according to the package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, sauté the onions in olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Once the onions are softened and slightly translucent (2-3 minutes), add the garlic and cook it for 1 minute.
  • Add the flour to the pan and stir it around to coat the onions and garlic.
  • Pour in the broth, pumpkin, plant milk, tomato sauce, and seasoning. Stir occasionally as the sauce cooks and thickens for 10 minutes.
  • Turn the heat off and stir in about 1/3 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce pan. Toss it until it's fully coated with the sauce.

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Notes

Adding pasta water to the sauce helps the sauce "stick" to the noodles. You can add more if you want a thinner sauce.
Feel free to toss in more onions, garlic, or any other veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 66.4g | Protein: 11.7g | Fat: 4.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 3mg

The nutritional information provided is an estimate from third-party calculations.

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