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Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
This Pumpkin Pasta Sauce is dairy-free and undeniably creamy while being vegan! It's the perfect comfort food for Fall.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 52 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 448 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
FOR THE PUMPKIN SAUCE:
- 1 cup raw cashews that's been soaked overnight
- 4 roma tomatoes
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 small onion
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup unsweetened unflavored, non-dairy milk
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp coarse black pepper
OTHER AND OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound Your favorite type of pasta
- Fresh sprigs of time to garnish
Instructions
PREP CASHEWS:
- Soak the cashews in water (make sure they are fully submerged in water) for a minimum of one hour, but overnight is best. The longer you soak them, the creamier the sauce will be.
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ROAST VEGGIES:
- Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 400°F.
- Add the tomatoes, onion (cut in half, peeled, and placed flat side down), and garlic (with the peel on) to a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper all over the veggies and toss with your hands to ensure the olive oil and seasonings fully coat the veggies.
- Roast the veggies for 30 minutes. Then, set the oven to a low broil and broil for 2 minutes, just long enough to blacken the skin on the outside.
MAKE PUMPKIN SAUCE:
- Add the pumpkin puree, soaked cashews, roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, non-dairy milk, oregano, salt, and pepper to the blender.
- Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce is nice and creamy.
- Once blended, taste to adjust the seasoning. Adding additional salt if needed.
SERVE:
- Pour over a bed of hot pasta. Toss until fully coated, then sprinkle on fresh leaves of thyme (optional).
Notes
- Is the pumpkin sauce too thick? Add additional milk of choice to help thin it out to the desired consistency.
- Are you looking for that traditional pumpkin/ fall taste? Add a pinch of pumpkin spice.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1.5cup
Calories
448kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
401mg
(17%)
Potassium
640mg
(18%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
6706IU
(134%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cup | |
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 6706IU | 134% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.