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    Published: Oct 11, 2016 · Modified: Jun 28, 2021 by Mary Ellen Valverde | VNutrition · THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS · AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES.

    Rich & Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta Sauce with Sage

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    This creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta is perfect for fall. The sauce highlights the deliciousness of pumpkin & is rich and creamy (without the dairy). This hearty pasta will be a hit at dinner time! 

    Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

    You might have realized I love pasta after trying some of my other favorite vegan pasta recipes (like my Lemon One Pot Pasta and Cashew Mac & Cheese ) ... but once fall hits I'm also a pumpkin recipe freak.

    I figured why not combine my two loves for the perfect fall dish? So that's what I did and the end result is a tasty and creamy vegan pumpkin pasta!

    Jump to:
    • Coconut Cream for the Win
    • An Elegant Pasta
    • Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Coconut Cream for the Win

    I wanted to make this sauce as rich as one that contained dairy (but without using the dairy) so one of my favorite ingredients came into play - coconut milk. This time, however, I didn't use the whole can of coconut milk.

    Side Note: Did you know that if you cool a can of coconut milk the creamy fat part will sink to the bottom and harden? If so you're an awesome coconut fan like me and if you didn't, now you're a coconut pro too! I scooped out the hard coconut and used that part to keep the vegan pumpkin pasta sauce thick yet creamy.

    I know low fat is all the rage right now but unless you have a specific condition where fat is not allowed, you don't need to be scared of healthy fat like in coconut. It's totally good for us and keeps us full.

    Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

    An Elegant Pasta

    I love the flavors of pumpkin and sage together. The sage adds a nice depth to the vegan pumpkin pasta sauce. I feel like it elevates the sauce and makes it "elegant". It would be perfect to make for a fall/winter dinner party.

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes as well- don't worry my non-spicy-loving-friends, the sauce itself is not spicy but the pinch of pepper pushes it over the edge into amazing!

    Looking for something more kid-friendly? Check out my Pumpkin Mac and Cheese! Want to use up any extra sauce? Leftover sauce can be used to make my Pumpkin Casserole!

    Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

    Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

    This pasta is loaded with beta-carotene from the pumpkin. Beta-carotene can be converted to Vitamin A in our bodies and aids in vision health as well as a healthy immune system.

    The sauce contains a nice serving of fat from the coconut milk - and like I said above don't be scared of good fats our brain needs fat!

    Serve this vegan pumpkin pasta with a big green salad topped with a nice handful of nuts and you should be good to go nutrition-wise for dinner.

    Don't forget to top this tasty dish with my parmesan cheese alternative! It adds that extra hint of cheesy flavor.

    Need some other amazing pasta dishes? I also recommend checking out these:

    • Easy Peanut Noodles
    • Pumpkin Mac & Cheese (you can never have enough mac & cheese)
    • Cauliflower Alfredo
    • Lemon One Pot Pasta
    • Vegan Vodka Sauce Pasta
    • Thai Basil Noodles

    If you make this recipe and LOVE IT, please give it 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!

    📖 Recipe

    Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

    Author: Mary Ellen Valverde | VNutrition
    This creamy vegan Pumpkin Pasta is perfect for fall. The sauce highlights the deliciousness of pumpkin & is rich and creamy (without the dairy). This hearty pasta will be a hit at dinner time! 
    4.72 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 196 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 can coconut milk
    • ½ onion , chopped
    • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 large clove of garlic , minced
    • 3 Tablespoons fresh sage leaves , chopped
    • Pinch of hot pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ cup vegetable broth
    • 1 can pumpkin puree
    • ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    • 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
    • Pasta of choice (gluten-free if needed)

    Instructions
     

    • Place coconut milk upside down in freezer while making the rest of the meal.
    • Make pasta (as much as needed).*
    • While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in large saucepan.
    • Add garlic and onion and cook for 3-5 minutes.
    • Stir in sage, hot pepper flakes, basil, salt, pepper and nutmeg and cook for about a minute.
    • Add broth and pumpkin.
    • Open coconut milk and scoop out the hardened top part and add that along with vinegar and nutritional yeast to pan (do not add watery part of coconut milk) and stir.
    • Bring the sauce to a boil then turn heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Add sauce to blender and blend.
    • Pour over cooked pasta.
    • Top with more sage leaves and my vegan parmesan (link to recipe below).

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    *This recipe makes 2 cups of sauce which should make more sauce than needed for a box of pasta. 
    Nutrition info is for the sauce only.

    Nutrition

    Calcium: 41mgVitamin C: 5mgVitamin A: 23775IUFiber: 4gCalories: 196kcalFat: 16gProtein: 5gCarbohydrates: 10gIron: 3.4mg

    PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional information data is computer generated and only an estimate so it should be used only as a guide.

    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and ⭐ rating below or tag @v.nutrition on Instagram with the hashtag #vnutritionandwellness
    Mary Ellen Valverde | VNutrition

    Mary Ellen Valverde MS, CNS, LDN is a Licensed Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist who empowers vegans to feel confident in creating sustainable habits that align with their values and health goals. She shares easy gluten-free plant-powered food to nourish your body + satisfy your tastebuds. Mary Ellen's recipes and nutrition info have been featured on Yahoo News, Parade, VegNews, LIVESTRONG, Dr. Axe, Greatist, LIVEKINDLY, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. 

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    1. Jake Tyler says

      November 09, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      What an interesting recipe!

      I've never tried pumpkin pasta before, but I love both pumpkin and pasta. The dish looks so good, creamy and healthy as well, and the pics are gorgeous. Gonna give it a try.

      Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        November 10, 2016 at 7:26 am

        Thank you so much Jake! I appreciate you stopping by! Please let me know if you get a chance to try it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Will says

      November 07, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      Ooh I love pumpkin I imagine you can swap the pumpkin out for sweet potatoe too. Can´t wait to try it this evening.

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        November 07, 2016 at 5:35 pm

        Yes, I think sweet potato would also work well. Thanks so much for stopping by Will. Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    3. Corina says

      October 25, 2016 at 3:54 am

      I love the idea of the coconut milk and pumpkin in a pasta sauce! And thanks for the tip about cooling the can so the harder bit sinks to the bottom. I'll definitely be trying that!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 31, 2016 at 11:28 am

        Thanks Corina! I'm glad you like the tip! Let me know if you try the pasta!

        Reply
    4. Vicki says

      October 17, 2016 at 11:03 am

      This looks incredible!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 17, 2016 at 2:09 pm

        Thanks so much Vicki!

        Reply
    5. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

      October 17, 2016 at 10:40 am

      All over this perfect for fall! Thanks for linking up

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 17, 2016 at 2:09 pm

        Thanks Deborah!

        Reply
    6. Jenn says

      October 17, 2016 at 9:44 am

      I made a pumpkin alfredo pasta bake the other day and the whole family loved it. Now, I'll have to try this version too! Looks so creamy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 17, 2016 at 2:07 pm

        Oooh the pasta bake sounds good! Let me know if you try this version!

        Reply
    7. fitfoodiemama says

      October 17, 2016 at 8:46 am

      I LOVE the combo of sage and pumpkin! So yummy and perfect for fall!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 17, 2016 at 9:26 am

        Thanks Annmarie! I love fall meals!

        Reply
    8. Zsu Dever says

      October 16, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      It is a well documented fact that the hard orange vegetables (pumpkin, butternut squash, etc) and sage are a natural. Your taste is right on point. The dish looks spectacular and I love the addition of coconut milk.

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 16, 2016 at 2:37 pm

        Thank you so much Zsu, I appreciate it! I'm glad my taste buds are leading me in the right direction!

        Reply
    9. Ginny McMeans says

      October 15, 2016 at 11:48 pm

      How unusual and beautiful. This sounds so interesting I just have to try it.

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 16, 2016 at 12:12 pm

        Thanks so much Ginny! Thanks so sweet! Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    10. Tracy Walker says

      October 14, 2016 at 7:23 pm

      I just found your website today from a post that "Fried Dandelions" put on facebook. Just made this recipe, it's so easy and delicious! My only changes were dried sage instead of fresh and not blending the sauce at the end, I thought it was creamy enough. It's so creamy and rich and tasty. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 15, 2016 at 10:03 am

        Tracy, thank you so much for stopping by and letting me know you tried the pasta! I'm so happy you liked it! I'm glad to know the dried sage worked and I'll have to try the sauce unblended too! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Melissa @ Vegan Huggs says

      October 14, 2016 at 5:20 pm

      This is mouth-watering! I love the combo of pumpkin and pasta! It looks so creamy & rich 🙂 The photos are perfect, too 🙂

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 15, 2016 at 10:10 am

        Thank you so much Melissa! 🙂

        Reply
    12. shaheen says

      October 14, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      Mary Ellen, this is truly a fantastic recipe I love the way the pumpkin sauce coats and flavours the pasta - I may have to up the hot pepper flakes a little though, hope you don't mind - licking my lips though!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 15, 2016 at 10:12 am

        Thank you Shaheen! <3 I don't blame you for upping the pepper flakes, I love spicy too!

        Reply
    13. Randi Tisdall says

      October 14, 2016 at 11:01 am

      Oo. You know, I've tried other pumpkin pastas and never really cared for them, but your addition of coconut milk and sage makes me really want to try this! Plus, I trust your judgment lol. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 14, 2016 at 11:06 am

        I hope my pasta lives up to your expectations - I really hope you like it! If you try it let me know what you think! Have a great weekend Randi!

        Reply
    14. Maraika says

      October 13, 2016 at 10:32 pm

      No. 12 in ingredient list "Add the hardened" ???

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 14, 2016 at 9:05 am

        Sorry Maraika, I fixed that!

        Reply
    15. Christine @ Run Plant Based says

      October 13, 2016 at 9:03 am

      Yum, this looks delicious and I gotta try it with soybean protein spaghetti - yum. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 13, 2016 at 10:10 am

        Let me know how it is with the bean pasta Christine!

        Reply
    16. frieddandelions says

      October 13, 2016 at 1:52 am

      This looks incredible! Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 13, 2016 at 10:09 am

        Thanks Sarah! 🙂

        Reply
    17. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

      October 12, 2016 at 3:06 pm

      Yum! I love anything with coconut milk and pumpkin!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 12, 2016 at 8:17 pm

        It's a tasty flavor combination! 🙂

        Reply
    18. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

      October 12, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      This sounds so perfect for the cooler weather and the creaminess is very impressive!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 12, 2016 at 5:06 pm

        Thanks so much Kari! I love creamy food - just without the cream!

        Reply
    19. Dianne says

      October 11, 2016 at 4:52 pm

      I've got some pasta in my pantry that I was planning on cooking with a pumpkin sauce. You've saved me from looking for a recipe!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 12, 2016 at 9:09 am

        Glad to help Diane!! Let me know what you think!

        Reply
    20. rockmyvegansocks says

      October 11, 2016 at 4:25 pm

      What a pretty pasta dish!! Since I can't really have pumpkin, I may try to do a sweet potato or butternut squash purée instead. It sounds just lovely Mary Ellen!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        October 12, 2016 at 9:04 am

        Thanks Kimmy! I don't have many more pumpkin recipes to post - maybe 2 but I do have a butternut squash recipe coming for you!

        Reply
      • Miranda says

        November 16, 2017 at 5:24 pm

        5 stars
        I am eating it now and its really good, it would be fantastic with sweet potato or butternut squash if you don't want the strong sweet potato flavour!

        Reply
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