Pumpkin Pasta

Alysen

This creamy pumpkin pasta combines pumpkin puree, vegan yogurt, nutritional yeast, garlic, and sage in a smooth, savory sauce. It is an easy vegan dinner that is ready in just 22 minutes and can be made with gluten-free fettuccine.

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Prep Time 12

Cook Time 10

Total Time 22

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
½ Onion chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup White wine
¼ tsp Salt
Pepper to taste
1 tsp Ground sage
15 oz. Pumpkin puree
1 cup Plain vegan yogurt
¼ cup Nutritional yeast
1 lb gluten-free fettuccine, uncooked

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Instructions

In a large pot, boil water for the fettuccine, and cook according to the directions on the box.
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook briefly, stirring frequently.
Add the white wine, salt, pepper, and sage. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the pumpkin puree, vegan yogurt, and nutritional yeast. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Using an immersion blender, puree the mixture until smooth.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the pumpkin sauce and toss until evenly coated. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Tips for the Best Pumpkin Pasta
- Use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Pie filling contains added sweeteners and spices that are not appropriate for this savory sauce.
- Choose unsweetened, unflavored vegan yogurt. Sweetened or vanilla yogurt will change the flavor of the sauce.
- Blend the sauce carefully while it is hot. Keep the immersion blender submerged to reduce splashing.
- If the sauce becomes thicker than you prefer, loosen it with a small amount of the pasta cooking water.
- Check the pasta, vegan yogurt, nutritional yeast, and vegetable broth labels when cooking for someone who requires a strictly gluten-free meal.
- Serve the pasta immediately, as creamy pumpkin sauce will thicken as it stands.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 152mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 16547IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg

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