Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce Recipe (Vegan)
This creamy pumpkin pasta sauce recipe is hearty and savory. Comfort food at its finest! Coat this thick rich sauce over your favorite pasta for the ultimate fall dinner.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free butter
- ¼ onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup coconut milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast optional
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package direction. Once cooked al dente, drain, reserving about 1 cup water.
- As the pasta cooks, melt dairy-free butter in a saucepan or skillet. Add onion and let cook until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to create a roux, stream in dairy-free milk, and stir together. Bring to a low boil then add in remaining ingredients. Let cook for about 10 minutes, until thickened.
- Add cooked pasta to sauce and stir together to coat. Add desired amount of reserved pasta water until you reach desired pasta sauce consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!
