10-Minute Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
A quick and satisfying vegan pasta dish featuring a creamy pumpkin sauce that is rich, healthy, and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta, cooked
- 3 tablespoons oil (olive or preferred cooking oil)
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 cup stock or water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until they turn transparent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the flour: Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the reserved pasta water and stock/water, followed by the pumpkin puree. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Blend the sauce: Carefully transfer the pumpkin sauce to a blender, blending until smooth. Return to the pot.
- Season and combine: Add the salt, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, and thyme, stirring well.
- Toss with pasta: Introduce the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing until every piece is coated evenly.
- Serve: Dish up your pasta and consider topping it with sautéed vegetables or vegan parmesan.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, reserve some pasta water. Consider adding cooked chickpeas or seasonal vegetables for added nutrition.