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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce That'll Melt Your Stress Away

This Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce is a vegan, gluten-free dish perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Gluten-Free Pasta Jovial fettucine for best texture
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Ensure it's pure and not pie filling
  • 13.5 ounces Full Fat Coconut Milk Adds richness
  • 1 Medium Sweet Onion, Diced Yellow or white varieties work well
  • 10 leaves Fresh Sage Frozen sage is a good substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced Fresh garlic preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any neutral oil can be swapped in
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to your taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Use smoked for bolder flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional, harmonizes with pumpkin

Equipment

  • large pan
  • Cooking spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add 1 diced sweet onion and sauté for about 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and a handful of fresh sage leaves, cooking for another minute until fragrant and the garlic is lightly golden.
  2. Next, add 1 cup of pure pumpkin puree and 1 can (13.5 ounces) of full-fat coconut milk to the pan. Stir in 1 teaspoon of paprika, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, and salt to taste. Mix everything together until smooth and well combined.
  3. Cover the pan and let your creamy pumpkin sauce simmer on low heat for 25–30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking.
  4. While the sauce is simmering, cook your choice of gluten-free pasta according to package instructions, usually taking about 10–12 minutes. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  5. Once the creamy pumpkin pasta sauce has reached the desired thickness, add the drained pasta directly into the pan. Stir gently to coat every strand in the sauce.
  6. Serve your delicious Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce immediately. Garnish with freshly chopped sage or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a smoother sauce, blend it before serving. Store leftover pasta separately from the sauce to prevent sogginess.

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