Ingredients
- Pasta of your choice (penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup plant-based milk or broth
- Fresh herbs (sage, thyme, or rosemary)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan
- 1 pinch nutmeg or smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, reserving a cup of starchy water.
- In a large skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, plant-based milk or broth, and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast. Let it simmer until thickened.
- Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and herbs. Taste and adjust.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, adding starchy water a splash at a time until the sauce clings perfectly.
- Finish with fresh herbs and a dusting of vegan parmesan if desired.
Notes
Reserve pasta water for adjusting the sauce consistency. Allow the sauce to simmer gently to deepen the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan