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Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta for Cozy Fall Nights

This Vegan Pumpkin Pasta is a quick, heartwarming dish perfect for busy weeknights, celebrating the flavors of fall.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta Any type, including gluten-free
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 6 leaves Fresh Sage Or 1/3 tsp dried
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Not pie filling
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Plant-Based Milk Unsweetened almond, oat, or coconut milk
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Crunch
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts Toasted; walnuts or pepitas can substitute

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to package instructions (7-10 minutes). Drain and reserve a cup of cooking water.
  2. Toast the Pine Nuts: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast for 7-10 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 7-10 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Create the Sauce: Reduce heat, add sage, vegetable broth, pumpkin puree, and plant-based milk. Stir and simmer for about 7 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Combine Pasta with Sauce: Drain pasta and add to skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Serve warm, topped with toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 360mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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