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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce with Sage

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce with Sage for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce with Sage offers a comforting vegan delight, perfect for cozy dinners and quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 8 ounces Gluten-Free Pasta Chickpea or lentil variety works well
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure pumpkin, not pie filling
  • 1 can Full Fat Coconut Milk Light coconut milk can be used for a lighter sauce
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion Yellow onion can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Sage Adjust if using frozen sage
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used instead
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika can add depth
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon Optional
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast Adds a cheesy flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan Parmesan Enhances texture and flavor

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced sweet onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and chopped fresh sage, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in pumpkin puree and coconut milk, then add paprika, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce begins to thicken.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. While sauce simmers, cook gluten-free pasta according to package instructions.
  7. Once pasta is cooked, drain it and add to the sauce, mixing until pasta is coated.
  8. Serve immediately, optionally sprinkling with nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose pure pumpkin puree to avoid unwanted sweetness. For an ultra-smooth sauce, blend with an immersion blender after simmering.

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