Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

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. Dairy free, vegan friendly, gluten free option. What's more comforting than a big bowl of creamy pasta? This easy recipe is perfect for when you want an elevated dinner but only have 30 minutes.

Author: The Urben Life

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 267 kcal per serving

Ingredients

8 ounces - pasta of choice
1 tbsp - dairy-free butter
¼ - onion
2 cloves - garlic
2 tablespoons - flour
1 cup - coconut milk
½ cup - pumpkin puree
1 tbsp - nutritional yeast
1 tsp - rosemary
1 tsp - paprika
Salt and pepper

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!

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