A Creamy Autumn Pumpkin Pasta recipe that brings you all the healthy comfort of the season. Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan, this easy & quick, savory seasonal dinner will warm your soul from the inside out!
Shall we enjoy some savory pumpkin fare on this October Monday? There are so many pumpkin pasta recipes out there, but pumpkin is one of those essential key ingredients from some delicious, healthy, (low-calorie) creamy pasta. When I baked this pumpkin bread a few weeks ago, I wasn't sure if I had enough cans of pumpkin in my apartment, so I bought a few extra. Couldn't let those cans go to waste during pumpkin season, no can we?
So this is what I did. Made some quick and easy one-pot pumpkin pasta! One-pot, one-box (pasta), one can (pumpkin). One delicious dish! Alright, there are a few more things in there, but still super easy! Apparently, we are simply spoiled over here in the US. Good old canned pumpkin puree isn't so much of a thing across the pond. A tragedy? They just have to roast and puree themselves I guess....Libby's needs to expand their pumpkin market!
I know we're missing out on some interesting foodie hacks here in the states. That's one reason I want to travel the world one day. The culture around food in every country and region is just so unique! Ever since my trip to that Asian Market, my travel lust has been going strong! That's when the "study abroad" bug tickles its way in...just a bit.
I would never be able to study abroad, but that won't stop me from fantasizing about traveling! I've talked about this before, but the places high on my list include India, Iceland, Italy, Australia, Thailand, Morocco, and California. The most likely one to happen first? California...possibly, haha! This East Coast girl needs to become a bit more of a peripatetic!
Right now, there's not going to be much traveling and this pasta is not very exotic, but at least it's delicious (and could be exotic to someone not in the US!) Delicious and perfect for a Halloween dinner! Can you believe Halloween is on a Monday?! I thought it was going to fall on Sunday, then I go and check and see October 31st is a Monday. Terrible! All those Halloween parties will be on the weekend I presume! Maybe Halloween on a Monday will be a good thing, though? Start the week with a big dose of candy?
This pasta is perfect for a simple autumn dinner or a little Halloween fun. Orange and black with some green in there too! It's creamy and comforting with a nice bite from the olives (they look like eyeballs!), "cheesy" (that hidden nooch!), and a bit deeper than just pumpkin with the addition of some tomato sauce! The green hints come from the chives (my favorite!), parsley, and some damn good green lentil penne! And of course, some sage for that mega-autumn flavor hit!
Creamy Autumn Pumpkin Pasta
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
A Creamy Autumn Pumpkin Pasta recipe that brings you all the healthy comfort of the season. Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan, this easy & quick, savory seasonal dinner will warm your soul from the inside out!
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 8oz Box Green Lentil Penne*
- 1 15oz Can Pure Pumpkin Puree
- 1 Cup Plain Tomato Sauce
- ½ Cup Sliced Black Olives (rinsed)
- ¼ Cup Nutritional Yeast
- ¼ Cup Chopped Parsley
- 1 TB Chopped Chives
- 1 TB Chopped Sage
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
Instructions
- Cook the penne according to directions, drain, rinse, and add it back to the pot.
- Add the all the other ingredients into the pot of cooked and drained pasta and mix well.
Notes
*You can swap this with any gluten-free penne of choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
My non-exotic, but a bit strange, Halloween pasta recipe! It was so yummy even though it didn't take my taste buds on any exotic journies! Sometimes we just need some good old comforting, but still super flavorful food! I'm pretty set with my pasta journies for now 😉
So tell me:
+ Top 3 places to travel?
+ One food you with you had in your country/region?
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Mel
You're right, it does sound exotic to me over here in the UK! I love the flavours you've put together and I have to say it would never have occurred to me to have pumpkin in a pasta dish. I'd love to try your pasta though!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I hope you can make this dish happen where you are!
Bethany
Oh, yum! Looks so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you, dear!
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom
This looks so amazing that I had to pin and share it on my FB page too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O, thank you!
Deborah Davis
Hi Rebecca,
This Creamy Autumn Pumpkin Pasta is such a delectable way to celebrate the flavors and produce of Fall.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes it is!
Kate
Love the idea of pumpkin pasta. I've never even thought of it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well it is delicious!
Monica @HappyandBlessedHome.com
This looks delicious! I can't wait to try it. Pinned!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Enjoy!
Charlene Asay
Yum! This looks fantastic.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
kimmythevegan
"That’s one reason I want to travel the world one day." I had the opportunity to study abroad when I was in University and didn't take it. Honestly - I don't regret it at all. I was most comfortable where I was and now several years later, I have some good travel under my belt. You will too! And be sure to drop me a note when you do get out to California, I'll show you around =)
This pasta sounds really great Rebecca! It would make an excellent dish for a Halloween party! Love it =)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, that would be great! Vegan adventures in Cali!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton
First off, that pasta looks so delish. It's chilly and damp here, that would be the perfect dinner.
Second, I've only been to Mexico and Canada outside the USA and since I love any type of Mexican food I was in heaven! Had a little bit of everything. Fish, seafood, and anything cheesy. It was delish. Lived in California for a bit, it was so gorgeous. The ocean is my goal for the future. The waves are so calming.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The ocean is always the goal 😉 Beautiful!
Jen@SavedbytheKale
Hi Rebecca, this looks fabulous! I just bought some nutritional yeast so I will have to give this recipe a try soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O well if you've never had nooch, you are going to fall in love!
Carly @ FitLiving Eats
YUM! I love the combo of the pumpkin and tomato sauce. Genius!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Patty
It looks so good. Can't wait to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy!!
Jenn
Hey! So I came across this recipe on Allergy Free Thursdays (which btw looks fabulous) and just wanted to take a min to say that you are an inspiration! I’m struggling just to find the time to blog now…and I read your about me section and noticed that while dealing with health issues, food allergies, and attending school, you also run a successful blog, do things such as yoga to upkeep your health, and appear to be very positive. Thanks for proving that anything’s possible with the right attitude!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks for you kind words, Jenn!
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle
It does look yummy.
Kathleen
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Midgie
ooh yum! LOVE pumpkin its sooo good!! this looks fab with the Olives too! x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!!!
Sarah
This looks delicious! My kids are pasta addicts, and would love the olive "eyeballs" 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha! That's exactly what I was going for 😉
Celia at Chicago Jogger
I should really try savory pumpkin dishes more often - this looks SO good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are my favorite!
Marla
Hi Rebecca,
What a unique and tasty sounding recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Genie
Love pumpkin in savory dishes. Will have to give this a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So yummy, right?
CJ @ Morsels of Life
What a wonderful autumn meal! I bet the olives added such wonderful flavor too. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The perfect little salty bite!
flying solo
Oh I love this, the best thing to do with a pumpkin in my eyes (baaa humbug)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Quirky Homemaker
Sounds really yummy! I've never had lentil pasta before! Will have to try it sometimes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's one of the best alternatives for us celiacs!
Kayleigh | Whisks & Wooden Spoons
This looks so good! The addition on olives are such a good idea! Pinning for later! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, right!? Olives always add a little something 😉
Uma
Looks flavorful Pasta Recipe ! Perfect for this season.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You bet!
Mel |avirtualvegan.com
So simple but so delicious and I love the addition of black olives. I would never have thought to put them with pumpkin but I just know they would be good together!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect salty offset!
Tahnee
I have never done anything with pumpkin for cooking. this looks so good and I will have to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Why not?!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss
I love using pumpkin (or sweet potato!) like this to make a creamy pasta dish! Looks fantastic!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes!!! It's such a magic ingredient!
Evi @ greenevi
This sounds amazing! Perfect, autumn comfort food <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
For sure!
Kat (The Baking Explorer)
This sounds amazing, I'll definitely be trying this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fantastic!
Lauren
A pumpkin tomato sauce sounds interesting!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Full of flavor!
Hauke Fox
Barcelona, my home (East Frisia) and the Alps are my top three. But I definitely need to travel more in order to create a better top 3 list 😀
The pasta looks amazing! Deffo a nice combo with the olives!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, come to the states!
Prameela
Liked the bright orange colour of the dish.. I love pumpkin ...so I am sure I love this dish too .... Thanks for the recipe ...
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks.
Farrah
Yummy!!! I'm all about the pumpkin right now (and all the squashes). This looks delicious + perfect for National Pasta Day I'm all for one-pot recipes too because ain't nobody got time for crazy cleanups, haha. This sounds delicious!
I have an epic travel bucket list going right now. I wanna go everywhere!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I didn't even know it was National Pasta Day! Such a win!
Ah! I feel like you've gone so many places already (at least in the states!)
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
This looks like a fantastic one pot pasta dish Rebecca!
And you know I love my one pot pasta dishes.
We can get Libby's Pumpkin Puree here in Scotland, but it costs £2.00 a can cheapest (currently $2.45 a can) and when I went to look online just now at a local national supermarket, it was unavailable.
You guys must have used it all up! 😉
I'll have to pin this for when we re-stock! 😆
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
There was a pumpkin shortage last year....we do tend to go a bit crazy :O Let's hope there is some for Thanksgiving! I need to make pie!
Hannah Teson
Oh my gosh! I'm 100% making this <3. And CA may not be super exotic, but it's hard to beat the food :). Especially if you go to LA!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yay! Ah, I NEED to go to CA!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
This looks amazing Rebecca. I've never had a pumpkin-tomato sauce either!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So yum, you must!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
Love me some pasta! It's always a hit in our house. I love the chives and olives you threw into the mix!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! Such a great comfort food for Fall!
Jess
This looks great! You know I'm a HUGE pumpkin lover!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks "Jess", although that isn't your name!
Starr
This looks amazing! I love pumpkin and pasta together!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! So yummy!
Erica D
This looks SO good! What a great combo of flavors!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands
Looks delicious! I love pumpkin paired with pasta!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So good!
Sarah @ Accidentally Crunchy
What a yummy recipe! Love the flavour combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Kenzie
Yummy! This looks fantastic - can't wait to try it out!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you, enjoy!
Chandice Probst
This sounds SO yummy Rebecca!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Laura
Yessss!!! Pumpkin makes things so incredibly creamy. I love using it in creamy sauces for pasta, or in creamy cheese sauce! Sounds delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, so right!
Mandy
That green lentil pasta is SO good! Easily my favorite gluten-free pasta ???? I love the ingredients you chose here - especially the olives! Looks like a perfect fall-weather dish. Hmmmm, that's a tough question? I've never been outside of the U.S. so my travel wish list is very long. However, my top three favorite travel spots are Hawaii, Vermont, and the Oregon Coast ❤️
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I love all Explore Cuisine pastas!!!
Vermont?!
Amanda
Beautiful, seasonal comfort food. I love that it is gluten free. Pinning this recipe.
My top three places to travel: Puebla, Mexico, Peru (my hubby is from there), and New Orleans! I loved the food in all the places. I enjoy making converting the Peruvian recipes to gluten-free.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! That is the best! Making classic dishes "free" for all 😉
Megan
What a great idea to use pumpkin in the sauce. I bet it's so creamy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It sure is! i.e. CREAMY autumn pumpkin pasta 😛
Kelly
I love that you included olives in this dish, and I really should use chive more too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Chives are the best! Low FODMAP for my tummy 🙂
Tiffany
How delicious does this look?! I want a huge bowl. I want to try green lentil pasta ASAP... I love quinoa and brown rice pasta but I have not tried lentil! Thank you for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Legume-based pastas are my favorite!
Choclette
Oh this looks superb and is making me very hungry. Getting hold of tinned pumpkin puree over here is nigh on impossible, but this would be worth making your own for.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This would be a dish worth making!
Valerie
This reminds me of my vegan Mac & Cheese that I created over the weekend! Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pasta life!
Eliza Armand (@eliza_armand)
It looks so delicious and it's vegan (Woo-Hoo!), I should definitely try it out! <3 Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
This pasta looks so delicious! I can't wait to try it. I just need to find some pumpkin puree. There seems to be a shortage this year where I live!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
There was a shortage last year! Good thing for Amazon!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
YESSSS COME TO CALIFORNIA! I'm just a bit biased but I think you will like it here (plus we can meet up) 😉 This looks like the ultimate fall comfort food! What an amazing looking meal! Yum for pumpkin!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'd be there in an instant! (Time to save for that plane ticket!)
The Food Hunter
A delicious idea for fall!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is!
Linda @ Veganosity
Yay for pumpkin pasta! I made a creamy pumpkin alfredo sauce last week and the hubby loved it! I should probably share it on the blog before the pumpkin season is over. I love the addition of black olives in your recipe. SO good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Please do!!! Pumpkin pastas are kinda just....delicious!
Amanda
Looks delicious! I have some pumpkins I need to use up! My favorite places to travel are Peru, Mexcico and I am dying to go to New Zealand!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
New Zealand is so lovely too!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
What a wonderful fall dish! Loving all the pumpkin.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
ALL the pumpkin!
srividhya gopalakrishnan
Perfect seasonal recipe. Never tried the green lentil penne. Sounds very interesting. Great share.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's a great one! Feel free to use any penne pasta though!
Cricket Plunkett
I love all things pumpkin and have recently become obsessed with olives, I must try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Two great things!
Platter Talk
Beautiful recipe and pictures. Dreamy, creamy.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Thanks!
melissa @ treats with a twist
I especially love the black olives in there. My dad always made a killer pasta sauce with tons of olives. This sounds perfect for a fall dinner!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I am such a fan of black olives! I've never been too fond of the green, but I've always loved the black ones!
Courtney
Pumpkin and pasta are so perfect together! I love how seasonal and delicious this looks.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are! Thanks, Courtney!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life
Perfect seasonal meal! After coming back from Italy, while I'm very grateful for the food we have here, I'd like fresh basil and herbs all the time! We drove by so many fields of fresh crops too. Going back to California (and the Pacific Northwest) is high on my list. I just love that area. But I want to go to Iceland too 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I need to go west!! CA is so different than over here on the East, yet it's right in out own country!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
Loving that savory use of pumpkin, I have to admit, I have never had pumpkin in pasta! But boy am i missing out on some wonderful flavors! Hmmmmmm, top 3 place to travel would have to be Italy, Australia and Hawaii 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You've got too! It's so creamy and delicious!
Good choices!!! I'll come with 😉
Razena
I would never have thought to add pureed pumpkin to pasta but this looks very inviting and comforting!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is so perfectly creamy and veggie-fied!