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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta recipe

This creamy Pumpkin Pasta recipe is made with simple ingredients in under 15 minutes. Deceptively vegan, it will soon become your new favorite!
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Course: pasta
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 464kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Medium pot
  • Whisk
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Ladle

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta- fettucini linguini, tagliatelle, papperadelle
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 –6 garlic cloves rough chopped
  • 10 sage leaves chopped
  • 14- ounce can of pumpkin puree do not use pumpkin pie puree
  • 1 large shallot- diced 1/2 cup
  • Pinch cayenne
  • 14- ounce can of coconut milk or coconut cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving a little pasta water.
  • In a medium pot, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add shallots, garlic, and sage, and sauté until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir in coconut milk and pumpkin purée, whisking until smooth.
  • Add salt, black pepper, cayenne, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Taste and adjust salt and spices as needed. Keep the sauce warm on low heat.
  • Toss the pasta with the sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.
  • Taste again and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan or Pecorino, crispy sage leaves, or garlic chips for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 56.8g | Protein: 10.7g | Fat: 23.5g | Saturated Fat: 14.5g | Sodium: 746.5mg | Sugar: 5.7g