A quick and easy 10-minute creamy vegan pumpkin pasta recipe perfect for busy weeknights. This dairy-free dish offers cozy autumn flavors and a satisfying, wholesome meal.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Vegan
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz Pasta (any type, fettuccine or bow tie recommended)
3 TBS Oil (olive oil recommended)
1/2 Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, chopped
2 TBS Flour (gluten-free flour works)
1 1/2 cups Pumpkin Puree
1/4 cup Cooking Pasta Water (reserved)
1 tsp Salt
Pepper, to taste
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Cinnamon (optional)
1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant (5-7 minutes).
Sprinkle in flour, stirring for 30 seconds to form a roux.
Gradually add pumpkin puree and reserved pasta water. Simmer gently for 3 minutes, stirring often.
Blend the sauce until smooth and creamy using an immersion blender or regular blender.
Return sauce to heat, season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and thyme.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated and heated through (1-2 minutes).
Serve immediately, garnished with dried thyme or nutritional yeast if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Freeze the sauce separately for up to 2 months.
Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water or vegetable broth if it becomes too thick.
Feel free to add extra vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.