Description
Creamy pumpkin pasta sauce adds luxurious autumn comfort to classic Italian cuisine. Smooth, earthy flavors blend perfectly with plant-based ingredients, creating a wholesome meal you’ll savor with pure delight.
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 salt
- Pinch pepper
- Pinch nutmeg
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup spinach
- Handful of toasted walnuts (chopped)
- Sprinkle of vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta in salted water according to package guidelines, ensuring it reaches an al dente texture. Carefully drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-low temperature, introducing minced garlic and gently swirling until its aromatic essence permeates the kitchen.
- Incorporate tomato paste, whisking thoroughly to develop a rich, concentrated base for the sauce.
- Gradually pour in pumpkin purée, dairy-free milk, and vegetable broth, stirring consistently to create a smooth, harmonious blend.
- Enhance the sauce with carefully measured salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and a delicate whisper of nutmeg, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Reduce heat and let the sauce gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a luxurious, velvety consistency that clings beautifully to the pasta.
- Introduce fresh spinach leaves into the simmering sauce, allowing them to wilt and integrate their vibrant green essence into the creamy mixture.
- Reunite the cooked pasta with the sumptuous sauce, tossing gently to ensure each strand is lavishly coated.
- Present the dish with an elegant sprinkle of vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast, and garnish with toasted walnuts for a delightful textural contrast.
Notes
- Swap dairy-free milk with coconut or almond milk for different flavor profiles and creamy textures.
- Enhance protein content by adding white beans or lentils directly into the sauce for a more nutritious meal.
- Roast garlic beforehand to create deeper, mellower flavor complexity in the pasta sauce.
- Include optional spice variations like smoked paprika or red pepper flakes to customize heat levels for individual preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg