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Delicious Vegan Pumpkin Pasta served with herbs in a bowl

Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

This creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta is the ultimate cozy comfort food for fall! A velvety pumpkin and coconut milk sauce coats tender pasta, with garlic and paprika adding warmth and depth. Quick, easy, and naturally dairy-free, it’s perfect for weeknights or special gatherings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb (454 g) pasta of choice (penne, fusilli, spaghetti, or gluten-free)
  • 1 ½ tbsp (22 g) vegan butter (or olive oil)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 (13 ½ oz / 382 g) can coconut milk (full-fat or light)
  • ¾ tsp paprika
  • ¾ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • Fresh or crispy sage leaves, for garnish (optional)
  • Optional: nutritional yeast, red pepper flakes, vegetable broth for cooking pasta

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
  2. Sauté garlic: In a large saucepan, melt vegan butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Make the sauce: Stir in pumpkin purée, coconut milk, paprika, and salt. Simmer on medium-low for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  4. Combine pasta and sauce: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If needed, add splashes of pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  5. Serve: Plate the creamy pumpkin pasta, garnish with sage leaves, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Gluten-free pasta makes this recipe gluten-free.
  • Swap vegan butter with olive oil, coconut oil, or avocado oil.
  • Replace pumpkin purée with butternut squash purée for variation.
  • Add nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor or red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Fall-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: undefined
  • Trans Fat: undefined
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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