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Pumpkin Coconut Veggie Pasta

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

Do you love mac and cheese, but feel guilty every time you have it? Try this creamy pumpkin coconut veggie pasta! It doesn't taste anything like a classic mac and cheese, but the look and texture is definitely there.  Use any veggies you like, and I promise you, it will be a hit. So try this vegan pumpkin coconut veggie pasta and tell me how you like it!

 1 pasta (16 oz any kind)
 1 tbsp coconut oil
 1 medium red onion (diced)
 4 garlic cloves (minced)
 2 broccoli
 1 medium zucchini
 1 red bell pepper
 8 mushrooms (roughly chopped)
 1 can pure pumpkin puree (15 oz)
 1 can reduced fat coconut milk (13.5 oz)
 2 tsp curry powder
 1 tsp garlic powder
 2 tsp black pepper
 2 tsp salt
 of paprika
 of parmesan (optional for garnish)
 of basil (optional for garnish)
1

Boil a pot of water with a little oil (<1 tsp) and a dash of salt. Stir in package of pasta and cook until al dente (according to pasta instructions). You can use any kind of pasta, for my recipe I used a veggie fusilli pasta. Once al dente, drain in a colander and set aside for later.

2

Heat up oil in a large pot or pan. Once oil is hot add in the onion and garlic and saute for a few minutes.

3

Add in the broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the pan and stir fry for about 5-6 mins. Add in the mushrooms and saute for another few minutes until the mushrooms have reduced to have its size. Set aside the veggies in a bowl along with the cooked pasta.

4

Turn down heat to medium low and add in the pumpkin puree and coconut milk. Add in all the spices (curry, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper). Bring sauce to a simmer.

5

Add in all the veggie and pasta to the sauce. Mix well until the sauce covers all the veggies and pasta.

6

Top with parmesan (optional) and garnish with basil leaves (optional). Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

~10 servings

Amount per serving
Calories386
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g9%

Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 510mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 73g27%

Dietary Fiber 9g33%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 14g
Potassium 702mg15%

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.