10-Minute Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
A quick and flavorful vegan pasta dish featuring creamy pumpkin, perfect for cozy fall evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta, cooked (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup cooking pasta water
- 1/4 cup vegetable stock or water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Sauté the onions and garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté onions for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic for an additional minute.
- Create the roux: Sprinkle in flour while whisking to avoid clumps and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add the pumpkin: Stir in pumpkin puree and cook for another 2 minutes, then add reserved pasta water and stock.
- Season it up: Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, and thyme, adjusting to taste.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Toss cooked pasta in the skillet until well coated, adding more stock if too thick.
- Serve and enjoy: Plate up the pasta, garnishing with herbs or vegan parmesan if desired.
Notes
This dish pairs beautifully with crispy garlic bread or a fresh salad. You can also add greens or nuts for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan pasta, pumpkin pasta, fall recipes, quick meals, comfort food