Penne with Pumpkin Cream Sauce

Nut-free, soy-free, dairy-free

pumpkin surf sauce

By the time storing rolls virtually each year, we’re counting lanugo the days until it's tomfool unbearable to cozy up in a big sweater. Virtually this time, the starving for pumpkin kicks in. You’ll find it in lattes, muffins, and soups.

Us? We like to put it in our pasta. This pumpkin surf sauce is warm, savory, and perfectly suited to sweater season. For those who aren’t fond of coconut—fear not. The taste is barely detectable underneath the flavorful layers of pumpkin, garlic, and paprika. 

This simple and succulent recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes with mostly pantry staples you'll have on hand!

Splurge: Garnish with crispy sage leaves.

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pumpkin surf sauce

Penne with Pumpkin Surf Sauce

  • Author: Kate Kasbee
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This pumpkin surf sauce is warm, savory and perfectly suited to sweater season.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (454 g) penne pasta
  • 1 ½ tbsp (22 g) vegan butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can pumpkin purée
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • ¾ tsp paprika
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • Crispy sage leaves, for serving, optional

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta equal to package directions. Meanwhile, melt the vegan butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for a minute or two, until fragrant. Stir in the pumpkin purée, coconut milk, paprika and salt.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Drain and rinse your pasta and combine it with the pumpkin surf sauce. Stir to thoroughly combine, garnish with fresh or crispy sage leaves if using, and serve immediately.

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