Description
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce celebrates autumn’s richest flavors in a plant-based marvel that brings comfort and warmth to your dinner table. Silky, smooth sauce drapes perfectly over your favorite pasta, offering a delightful blend of seasonal spices and velvety pumpkin goodness you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 – 300 grams (8.8 – 10.6 ounces) pasta
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free milk
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 handful toasted walnuts, chopped
- Sprinkle of vegan parmesan
- Sprinkle of nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then gently sauté minced garlic until aromatic and lightly golden.
- Incorporate tomato paste and cook briefly to enhance its rich, concentrated flavor profile.
- Pour in pumpkin puree, dairy-free milk, and vegetable broth. Whisk thoroughly to create a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Sprinkle in salt, freshly ground black pepper, and ground nutmeg. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and develops deeper flavors.
- Fold fresh spinach into the sauce, allowing it to wilt and integrate seamlessly with the creamy pumpkin base.
- Gently combine cooked pasta with the sauce, using reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast, and add toasted walnuts for a crunchy texture contrast.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring each portion is generously coated with the vibrant, creamy sauce.
Notes
- Choose silky, smooth pumpkin puree for the most velvety sauce texture, avoiding watery or stringy varieties.
- Roast garlic beforehand for deeper, caramelized flavor that adds complexity to the sauce without overpowering other ingredients.
- Swap dairy-free milk with cashew cream for extra richness and a more luxurious mouthfeel that mimics traditional cream-based sauces.
- Add red pepper flakes for a subtle heat that complements the sweet pumpkin and cuts through the creamy base, creating a balanced flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg