Cashew Cream Pumpkin Pasta

Cashew Cream Pumpkin Pasta

Main Vegan Verified

This seasonal, comforting vegan pumpkin pasta comes together quickly for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 cooked (16-ounce) box penne pasta according to package directions
  • 2 cup cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 2 cup cooking liquid saved from boiling cauliflower and cashews
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée 
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 sliced, fresh sage leaves thinly

Nutrition

4 servings
380 calories
12g protein
52g carbs
16g fat
5g fiber

Instructions (click to mark complete)

1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add cauliflower and cashews

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add cauliflower and cashews. Boil about, until soft. Set pot aside. 

2

In a high-speed blender, add cauliflower, cashews, cooking water, pumpkin purée, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and garlic powder

In a high-speed blender, add cauliflower, cashews, cooking water, pumpkin purée, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Blend until completely smooth. 

3

Into large pot over low-medium heat, add pumpkin sauce and pasta, and stir until well coated

Into large pot over low-medium heat, add pumpkin sauce and pasta, and stir until well coated. Top with fresh sage ribbons and serve warm.