Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

Pumpkin Pasta- Gluten Free + Vegan! 😍 so cozy and perfect for a chilly fall evening 🎃🍂 Recipe below! 

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Serves
4

Ingredients

2 cups pumpkin purée 

1/2 cup raw cashews soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes (strain water before adding the cashews to the blender) 

1/4 cup nutritional yeast

1/2 cup pasta sauce ( I used Raos Homemade)

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 tsp nutmeg

Salt and pepper to taste 

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk

10 ounces gluten free rigatoni pasta (I like Banza)

Method

Soak the cashews in boiling water for 10 minutes 

Drain the water 

Cook pasta according to package instructions 

Add all of the ingredients besides the pasta to a blender 

Heat a pan over medium heat 

Add blended sauce & cooked pasta 

Heat for about 4-5 minutes until it’s warm! 

I added in sautéed kale as well!