Coconut Pumpkin and Ginger Pasta Sauce
Transform your pasta night with this luscious Coconut Pumpkin and Ginger Pasta Sauce, a creamy, flavor-packed delight that’s both comforting and vibrant. Combining the rich sweetness of pumpkin purée with the velvety smoothness of full-fat coconut milk, this sauce is elevated by the zesty warmth of freshly grated ginger and a hint of aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg. A splash of vegetable broth and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice balance the flavors perfectly, while sautéed garlic and olive oil create a mouthwatering base. This one-pot recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is an easy way to turn any pasta into a gourmet dish. Serve it over your favorite noodles and garnish with fresh parsley for a restaurant-worthy meal that’s naturally dairy-free and vegan-friendly. Perfect for cozy dinners or an elegant autumn-inspired feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
- 1 cup Coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
- 12 ounces Cooked pasta of choice (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Stir in the pumpkin purée and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the purée to warm through.
Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk, stirring to combine.
Add the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to deepen and the sauce to slightly thicken.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, then taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
If serving with pasta, toss the sauce with your cooked pasta until fully coated.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1558 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.1 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.5 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1518 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.2 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2583 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
