Simple Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

This dish was inspired by my love for creamy pasta and pumpkin. I experimented with different sauces before realizing how well pumpkin’s natural sweetness and richness worked in this simple recipe.

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Simple Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

Cuisine: American, Italian, Plant-Based, Vegan Courses: Dinner

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 30 mins

Estimated Cost: $ 1.63 Calories: 350 calories

Best Season: Fall

Description

This pasta dish is perfect for fall, featuring a creamy pumpkin sauce with hints of garlic and nutmeg, bringing out the rich, savory side of pumpkin.

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 oz penne pasta

• 1 cup pumpkin puree

• ¹⁄₄ cup coconut milk

• 2 garlic cloves (minced)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ¹⁄₂ tsp nutmeg

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. In a saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
3. Stir in pumpkin puree, coconut milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Toss pasta in the pumpkin sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

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Note

Add vegan parmesan for extra flavor.

Try adding sautéed mushrooms for a hearty addition.

Keywords: Pumpkin pasta, creamy vegan pasta, fall pasta, plant-based comfort food