Vegan Pumpkin Pasta with Spinach and Sundried Tomatoes
This easy vegan pumpkin pasta with spinach and sundried tomatoes is sure to be a new favorite vegan dinner idea for all! Top 8 Allergen Free Option.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 214kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine noodles (can swap for other noodles, use Gluten Free if needed)
- 2 vegan sausages, sliced and quartered, OPTIONAL (we used Field Roast Apple Sage)
- 2 tablespoon vegan butter, (can sub for veg stock if oil free)
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves removed (sub for ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme)
- 3 large fresh basil leaves, chopped fine (sub for ⅛ teaspoon dried basil)
- 3 large fresh sage leaves, chopped fine (sub for ¼ teaspoon dried sage)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne, optional
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup oat milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 heaping cups spinach, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup vegan parmesan Cheese, divided (use link or store bought)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and then cook pasta according to the instructions.
- While waiting for it to boil, chop all vegetables: onion, garlic, sundried tomatoes, spinach, herbs, and vegan sausages if using.
- If making vegan sausages, cook them according to package instructions in a separate skillet.
- Add in vegan butter to a large skillet over medium heat and let melt.
- Once melted, add in onions and let cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in spices and fresh herbs and stir to combine. Let it cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add in garlic and sundried tomatoes. Stir and let cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in oat milk and pumpkin and stir, cooking 2 minutes..
- Add spinach and half the parmesan. If using, add cooked sausages. Stir. Let cook until completely wilted. About 3-4 minutes.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper to taste if necessary.
- Add drained, cooked noodles to the sauce and stir.
- Remove from heat and top with remaining parmesan.
- Serve with some nice crunchy vegan garlic bread.
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Notes
*See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation
**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Estimates do not include optional sausages.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5052IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg