Creamy Pumpkin Pasta (Vegan)
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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta (Vegan)
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Get this creamy, comforting sage pumpkin pasta recipe on your table in under 30 minutes – A super satisfying and wholesome cozy fall meal that’s dairy-free, vegan, & easily gluten-free + oil-free!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 5 leaves of fresh sage, minced
- 1 15 ounce can of pumpkin purée
- 16 ounce package of silken tofu
- ½ cup of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon of cumin
- ½ teaspoon of paprika
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- 1 pound of pasta
- fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
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Instructions
- Over medium-high heat in a large pot, heat the olive oil. Then, add the onion and garlic. Cook until they start to brown. Then turn off the heat, add the sage, and cook for 20 seconds stirring constantly.
- Transfer the onion mixture to the cup of a blender. Add the tofu and pumpkin puree. Blend until completely smooth.
- Return the puree to the pot and add the vegetable broth, plant-based milk, Italian seasoning, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for 10 minutes on medium-low heat and cover with a lid. Add the juice of ½ lemon and mix well. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust salt levels and any other seasoning.
- While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Strain the pasta and serve the pasta, and top with the creamy sauce.
- Top with roasted or raw pepitas and parsley.
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Notes
- Don’t overcook the pasta: It’s best to cook it 1-2 minutes less than its packaging advises for perfectly al dente results.
- Don’t overcook the pasta: It’s best to cook it 1-2 minutes less than its packaging advises for perfectly al dente results.
- For more flavor: Cook the pasta in vegetable stock instead of water.
- For more flavor: Cook the pasta in vegetable stock instead of water.
- Season to taste: After blending the sauce, taste it and adjust any of the seasonings to taste.
- Season to taste: After blending the sauce, taste it and adjust any of the seasonings to taste.
- Reserve some pasta water: This starchy water can help loosen the pumpkin pasta sauce and help it cling to the pasta.
- Reserve some pasta water: This starchy water can help loosen the pumpkin pasta sauce and help it cling to the pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
610kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
101g
(34%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
229mg
(10%)
Potassium
753mg
(22%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
16828IU
(337%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 610 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 610kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 101g | 34% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 753mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 16828IU | 337% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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