Pumpkin Spice Vodka Cream Pasta

Name: Pumpkin Spice Vodka Cream Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 1/3 cup diced onion; 1/3 cup vodka; 1 can full fat coconut milk; 4 tablespoon nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 6 ounce can tomato paste; 1 cup pumpkin puree; 1 tablespoon fresh or dried basil; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½– teaspoon red pepper flakes (more if you love spice); 16 ounces penne or spiral pasta; 3/4cup raw cashews; 3Tbsp nutritional yeast; 3/4tsp sea salt; 1/4tsp garlic powder

December 16, 2021 by Breghan Leave a Comment

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The ultimate comfort food, this Pumpkin Spice Vodka Cream Pasta is such a decadent dish, a perfect fall recipe to make any night of the week. Its quick and easy, yet an impressive crowd pleaser.

Who doesn’t love pasta!? I got the Idea for this Pumpkin Spice Vodka Cream Pasta Vodka when talking to my friend about all of our favorite things about fall. We both love pumpkin spice and Vodka cream sauce has always been my favorite pasta topping. Marrying two of my favorite is things always so much fun especially when it comes in food form. I was impressed with how delicious and decadent this dish was. Even my husband who really doesn’t love pumpkin anything wiped his plate clean.

The origin of traditional vodka cream sauce is uncertain, both United States and Italy claim to be its creator. Listen, I’m not trying to get in any fights here. Regardless of which side you take, I think all can agree on the geniuses of its creation. This recipe is a fun fall twist on the traditional. Oh yes and its dairy free and vegan! Win! Win!

Its important to get started on the sauce first, the vodka takes about 30 minutes to cook out the alcohol. This recipe is so quick and easy, truly a favorite in my home. You will need 3 pans that you can toss into the dishwasher when you are done, make this any busy night of the week or for a cozy weekend treat.

Pumpkin Spice Vodka Cream Pasta

Author: Breghan
Total Time: 30
Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Diet: Vegan

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The ultimate comfort food, this Pumpkin Spice Vodka Cream Pasta is such a decadent dish, a perfect fall recipe to make any night of the week. Its quick and easy, yet an impressive crowd pleaser.

Instructions

In a saucepan add olive oil, red pepper flakes and onion and sauté until lightly golden and translucent.
Get going on the sauce first while you boil the water for pasta. In a separate pan from the onions, add the rest of the ingredients for sauce. When onions are ready add them in and continue to cook on low simmer for about 30 minutes in order for alcohol from vodka to cook out. *This also allows just enough time for all of the ingredients to get acquainted and deepen their flavor.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Toss cooked pasta with the sauce. Depending on how much sauce you like you may have some left over.
Garnish with vegan parmesan cheese