Description
Craving a fall pumpkin dish but don’t have the time to roast a pumpkin? This easy pumpkin pasta sauce means dinner is ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 500 grams dry penne noodles
- 2 1/2 cups unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (homemade for extra savings!)
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast (if omitting you may need to boost up the other spices)
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or combine 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp allspice)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chopped sage (or sub basil or other herb of choice)*
- 1/2 – 1 cup soy milk (or plant milk of choice)
- optional: 2 tsp maple syrup
- optional: pinch of cayenne
- optional: sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs and pumpkin seeds
*Fresh ingredients you need that are not part of our pantry and freezer tips.
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add your pasta. Cook your pasta as you prepare the sauce.
- In a blender or food processor; combine pumpkin puree, garlic, vegetable broth (or sub with extra soy milk for more creaminess), nutritional yeast, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Blend until creamy.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add your sage or basil with a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in your prepared sauce. Heat on medium low until the sauce lightly bubbles, add the ½ to 1 cup soy milk to reach your desired creaminess. Lower the heat to a simmer. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference (I added a bit more cinnamon and nutmeg). Sweeten with the 2 tsp maple syrup if desired. We love to add the lightest dusting of cayenne pepper for an added dimension and tiny kick of heat.
- When your pasta is finished cooking, drain, and add it to the skillet with your sauce. Stir to coat evenly.
- To serve, sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs, pumpkin seeds, and more fresh herbs. We love making our 5 minute Easiest Vegan Garlic Bread on the side!
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. This dish reheats beautifully with the sauce staying creamy. If needed, simply add a splash more milk before reheating to really get that creaminess back.
Notes
*Approximate Cost: CAD $8.84 using our homemade veggie broth ($1.47/serving) or $10.36 using store-bought vegetable broth.
*Feel free to substitute any herb in place of sage. Alternatively, add spinach, mushrooms, or anything else you have on hand!
*Make sure to use your leftover pumpkin puree for our Easy Pumpkin Pie Bites!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Blender, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American