Name: Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 8 oz. chickpea pasta; 1 tsp avocado oil (optional); 1 sprig fresh sage leaves, stems removed and finely chopped; 1 sprig fresh rosemary, stems removed and finely chopped; 2 cloves of garlic minced (or sub 1/4 tsp garlic powder); 3/4 cup pumpkin purée; 1 15-oz. can coconut milk lite; 1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt; black pepper, to taste; 90+ Cellars Reserve Juliénas Cru du Beaujolais, France 2018, for serving

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Creamy vegan pumpkin pasta sauce with pumpkin puree, almond milk, and herbs served over chickpea pasta. Pair with a glass of red for pasta night!

Hey! How’s your week going?

It’s been SO windy all day here in Virginia, the kind of wind that makes me feel a bit like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz.

(Side note: Do you consider The Wizard of Oz to be a Halloween movie???)

The waving trees and leaves outside feels like a real-life manifestation of the whirlwind in my head.

Between YTT and work and adjusting to my new home, it’s still a category from synapse to synapse.

But there truly is no place like home because I’m lucky to be warm and cozy inside enjoying Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta this week.

It’s creamy and orange to tickle your fall fancy while being vegan and gluten-free.

Pour a glass of Juliénas and let’s make pasta with pumpkins.

Add Pumpkin to Your Pasta

It’s definitely that time of year where we add pumpkin to everything.

The inspiration for this pasta came from scrolling my Instagram feed.

Who knew that FOMO could be so productive?

I channeled my “fear of missing out” on those cozy pasta dishes into making my own equally comforting scene.

You’re going to love the combination of pumpkin and creamy coconut milk in this pasta that is both vegan and gluten-free with ingredients that are good for you.

The subtle sweetness of the pumpkin is incredible paired with warm coconut cream, sage, and rosemary.

How to Make Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

To start, I used chickpea pasta as the gluten-free base to my pumpkin pasta.

If you can’t find chickpea pasta, some other ideas are lentil pasta or brown rice pasta.

Try selecting a pasta with lots curls and crevices so the sauce really saturates the noodles well.

The pumpkin sauce itself comes together in less than 15 minutes with canned pumpkin purée, coconut milk, a touch of garlic, and savory herbs.

That’s it!

They key is to let it simmer down on the stovetop for 10-15 minutes until it’s thick, sweet, and saucy.

Add the noodles to the sauce, stir, and serve immediately.

The Best Wine Pairing for Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

I paired this Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta with 90+ Cellars Reserve Juliénas Cru du Beaujolais, France 2018.

Fun fact: The ten Crus of Beaujolais are known for producing the best red Beaujolais wines made from the Gamay grape.

Each Cru is given its own unique name reserved for bottles made with fruit from a specific region that dictates its unique wine personality.

Juliénas is one of these ten Crus.

The vineyards of Juliénas are known by south east facing slopes and a vine arrangement resulting in a small volume of deeply colored, ripe grapes that are harvested by hand.

Most Beaujolais are on the lighter side, but this Juliénas has plenty of body, color, and flavor.

It tastes like bold cherries and blueberries with a floral and chocolate notes on the end.

It’s complex flavor holds up to this creamy pumpkin pasta for a cozy autumn dinner pairing.

Swaps and Substitutions

Try making this Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta for an easy family style pasta night.

If you’re craving even more flavor, try mixing in 1-2 TBSP of nutritional yeast for a slightly “cheezy” flavor, or add 1-2 TBSP or tomato paste for more of a traditional tomato base vibe.

Tired of pumpkin? Try using sweet potato or butternut squash purée for a different flavor variation.

If you’re planning on having leftovers, store the pasta and sauce in the fridge together and reheat before serving.

This ensures that the pasta won’t dry out in the fridge before your next bowl.

Pour a glass of Juliénas for everyone over 21 and cheers!

Enjoy!

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