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Creamy Pumpkin Rigatoni

Creamy vegan pumpkin rigatoni topped with fresh sage. This quick and easy pasta comes together in less than 30 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Australian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 serves
Calories 499kcal
Author Sally

Ingredients

  • 400 grams pumpkin
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil approx
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • ½ cup canned coconut milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 400 grams rigatoni pasta
  • fresh sage optional to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and peel and chop the pumpkin into 1.5 inch cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and place on a baking tray. Wrap 2 cloves of garlic (in their skins) in a piece of foil with a small drizzle of olive oil and place on the tray with the pumpkin. Cook for 20 minutes or until the pumpkin is soft and starting to brown.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the packet directions. Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking liquid and set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor, add the roasted pumpkin, peeled roasted garlic, pasta water, coconut milk, salt and nutmeg. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Mix the sauce through the cooked pasta and serve immediately with fresh sage if desired.

Notes

You can use ground nutmeg instead, however the flavour of the freshly grated is so much better!

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8513IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg