Easy Vegan Pumpkin Curry Pasta | Pasta-based Vegan Recipes (2024)

This Vegan Pumpkin Recipe screams fall! This recipe is easy to make and comes together in just 20 minutes! This creamy vegan coconut-pumpkin curry sauce is the perfect combination of spiced, savory and sweet. Garnished with fresh green onions and a splash of lime.

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It’s fall! Officially. The leaves on the trees outside have turned yellow and it snowed last week. Snow. Yeah. Colorado. Why?! Warm meals are needed in times like these. So we made this easy, comforting, flavorful Pumpkin Curry Pasta – basic, sure, but goes one step further with a kick of curry powder AND it’s deliciously vegan.

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This recipe uses minimal ingredients and comes together in 15 minutes. It’s that simple! Now, I don’t want to hear anyone complaining about the canned pumpkin – we know roasting a pumpkin is awesome but to be real with you – we work during the day. As I’m sure many of you do too. If you have the time to roast a pumpkin and make puree from scratch, please by all means do your thang. However, if you want to save on time and have dinner ready in FIFTEEN MINUTES, embrace the canned pumpkin. See my notes below on how to roast a pumpkin to make fresh pumpkin puree!

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Another thing, don’t go buying the pumpkin pie filling in a can – you need to get just plain pumpkin puree. The ingredients should read: Pumpkin. That’s it. We found a can that was certified organic and BPA-free.

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Make this meal to satisfy your fall pumpkin cravings.

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How to make pumpkin puree from scratch:

Update: after posting this recipe, I’ve received a lot of comments about where to find pumpkin puree. In U.S. supermarkets, it’s fairly easy to find it and it’s probably stocked in most stores. However, in other countries, it seems that you guys are having some trouble. If you really can’t find the stuff, you can make your own pumpkin puree using a sugar pumpkin. Don’t buy the big pumpkin you would carve for halloween, it’s smaller than that and usually more round.

Remove the stem from the sugar pumpkin and cut the pumpkin in half. Scoop out the seeds and any stringy pieces. Lay the pumpkin halves on a baking sheet, cut side down, at 400F for 30-40 minutes until very soft and a knife goes right through. You can also microwave for 15 minutes instead. Once done, pull the skin off the pumpkin and discard. Put the soft pumpkin pieces into a food processor, blender, or mash with a potato masher to make pumpkin puree! That’s it! Here’s a great YouTube video that shows this process from Clean & Delicious.

Vegan Pumpkin Curry Pasta

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

This recipe for pumpkin coconut curry pasta is 100% vegan, uses just 10 ingredients and comes together in 20 minutes. It's perfectly spiced, savory, and sweet. Creamy. Cozy. Warm. Flavorful.

Course:Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pasta, Sauce

Cuisine:Gluten-free Option, Italian, Vegan

Keyword:curry, pasta, pumpkin, sauce, vegan

Servings: 4 servings

Calories per Serving: 642 kcal

Author: Pasta-based

Ingredients

  • 1tablespooncoconut oil
  • 1/2cupyellow onion(diced)
  • 2clovesfresh garlic(minced)
  • 1tablespoonfresh ginger(minced)
  • 2tablespoonmild, yellow curry powder
  • 14ouncescoconut cream(1 can - cream only - do NOT shake can)
  • 14ouncespumpkin puree(1 can) *see notes for fresh method*
  • 14ouncesdiced tomatoes(1 can)
  • 1/4teaspoonnutmeg
  • 1/4cupgreen onion(chopped)
  • 8ouncespasta
  • fresh lime juice

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add pasta. Follow package instructions, boiling time may vary. Drain and set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Stir and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

  3. Add curry powder and stir. Cook for an additional minute until curry is fragrant. Optional: add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you want it spicy.

  4. Pour pumpkin puree and diced tomatoes into the pan. Add coconut cream to the pan, scooping out only the harder cream that sits on top and discarding the liquid. It's okay to get some coconut water but definitely get all the cream. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

  5. Add 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 cup chopped green onions. Stir to combine. Add cooked and drained pasta. Mix well. Garnish with a squeeze of fresh lime.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, use your favorite gluten-free pasta.

*To roast pumpkin instead of using canned pumpkin purée: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut a small pumpkin in half and scrape out the seeds. Drizzle pumpkin with olive oil. Place cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast until very soft, about 35 to 45 minutes. OR place cut side down on a plate and microwave for 15 minutes, checking occasionally. Once soft, peel the skin off the pumpkin and mash the pieces in a food processor, blender, or with a potato masher.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Pumpkin Curry Pasta

Amount Per Serving

Calories 642Calories from Fat 351

% Daily Value*

Fat 39g60%

Saturated Fat 33g206%

Sodium 26mg1%

Potassium 932mg27%

Carbohydrates 65g22%

Fiber 9g38%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 13g26%

Vitamin A 15650IU313%

Vitamin C 19.6mg24%

Calcium 106mg11%

Iron 6.3mg35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

Is pasta a vegan dish? ›

Most packaged pasta—including spaghetti, rotini, and any other type—is 100 percent vegan. To know for sure, simply check the ingredients on your package! Sometimes, you might see “egg” listed as an ingredient in “fresh” pastas, so avoid those—but generally, pasta contains no animal-derived ingredients.

Can you have curry and pasta? ›

Curry pasta is the kind of meal you can make vegan and then add some protein for any non-vegans in the family as needed. You can have it on the table in under 30 minutes - just perfect for a busy weeknight.

Why is garlic bread not vegan? ›

Generally speaking, the actual dough used in garlic bread is vegan. What could catch you out is the butter contents. Fortunately though, a lot of shop-bought garlic bread uses margarine or olive oil – so just make sure to check the ingredients first!

What makes vegan pasta vegan? ›

Most pasta is made from wheat flour and water, both of which are vegan. However, some pasta may contain eggs or milk, so it's important to check the label before you buy it. You can also find vegan pasta made with alternative flours, such as chickpea flour or lentil flour.

Can you eat curry with pasta instead of rice? ›

If you can't be bothered making rice, throw some pasta into your curry as it cooks to make a delicious one pot meal.

Can you eat curry with yogurt? ›

So, it is the perfect addition to curries and other savory dishes. At Little India of Denver, we add this type of yogurt to make curries tastier and more delicious. Preparation: You can easily make dahi at home. For this, you need to add a small amount of vinegar or lemon juice to the milk.

Do you need rice with curry? ›

Curry can be eaten in any number of ways depending on culture and tradition. For example, Indians typically eat curry with naan or roti used as a scoop, whereas Thai or Japanese curry will tend to be eaten with rice.

Is pasta in Italy vegan? ›

Pasta. So although a lot of the Italian pasta sauces are made with cream or milk, most of the tomato-based sauces are vegan. Again just ask them for no parmesan cheese on top. My top pick: Pasta al pomodoro.

Does pasta have egg? ›

Do pastas have eggs in them? No, they don't. Plain pasta, is produced with durum wheat semolina and water. In case of adding eggs for flavor, it is required to state in ingredients section and state in different colours or fonts, differentiating it from other ingredients, since it is an allergen.

Can vegans eat cheese? ›

On the other hand, vegans avoid all animal products or animal byproducts, including dairy and milk. Because most cheese is made from cow's or goat's milk, most types are not vegan-friendly.

Do vegans eat rice? ›

Yes, absolutely! Rice is a common grain in all cooking and has a significant place in the plant-based world too. Some rice dishes may not be suitable for vegans though, so if you're eating out or following a recipe make sure there are no meat, fish or other animal products being used before you tuck in!

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