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This Spicy Butternut Squash Pasta is smoky, spicy and 100% creamy. The vegan pasta you need to try out!

This Spicy Butternut Squash Pasta is smoky, spicy and 100% creamy. The vegan pasta you need to try out | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpasta #veganfallrecipes

We’re taking butternut squash sauce and giving it a kick in the butt with some spice, some smokiness and a whole lot of tastiness. This pasta is creamy and savory – it is everything you could want in a Fall dinner. Served up with crispy sage on top, you’ve gotta give this one a try!

How to make the sauce

The sauce involves a couple of steps. First, roast the squash, onion and garlic with some seasonings until tender (and a little bit browned). I went with pre-cut squash – it will save you prep time and just make your life a whole lot easier. But, if you have the time and patience you can peel, deseed and cube a whole squash.

Once the veggies are tender, add them to a food processor with vegan cream cheese, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika and chili powder. Pulse everything until it is smooth and set aside.

This Spicy Butternut Squash Pasta is smoky, spicy and 100% creamy. The vegan pasta you need to try out | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpasta #veganfallrecipes
This Spicy Butternut Squash Pasta is smoky, spicy and 100% creamy. The vegan pasta you need to try out | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpasta #veganfallrecipes

Bring the Spicy Butternut Squash Pasta together

Once the sauce is blended, you’re pretty much done. Cook up the pasta and drain it once it is al dente – don’t overcook, since it will continue cooking in the sauce. Also, be sure to reserve some pasta water before draining.

Place the same pot that you cooked the pasta in back on the stove and melt vegan butter. Add some fresh sage leaves and cook them until crispy – this will be the pasta topping. Remove from the butter and set aside.

This Spicy Butternut Squash Pasta is smoky, spicy and 100% creamy. The vegan pasta you need to try out | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpasta #veganfallrecipes
This Spicy Butternut Squash Pasta is smoky, spicy and 100% creamy. The vegan pasta you need to try out | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpasta #veganfallrecipes

Add the blended sauce to the vegan butter with some vegan parmesan and cook down until heated through. Be sure to taste for salt and add a healthy pinch if needed. Add the pasta to the sauce and thin it out with the reserved pasta water. OMG! This is when things come together and look creamy and delicious!

Serve the pasta right away and crumble the fried sage on top! This is a Fall recipe, with a twist, that is fun, different & delicious!

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Spicy Butternut Squash Pasta

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
This Spicy Butternut Squash Pasta is smoky, slightly spicy and 100% creamy. The vegan pasta you need to try out!
5 from 12 ratings

Ingredients

FOR THE ROASTED VEGGIES

FOR THE PASTA

  • 3/4 pound short pasta
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 8 sage leaves
  • 4 ounces vegan cream cheese
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup vegan parmesan
  • non-dairy milk unsweetened, optional

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add all of the roasted veggie ingredients to the baking sheet and toss to coat evenly. Place in the oven on the center rack for 20 minutes. Flip and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the squash is fork tender. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
  • Transfer the roasted veggies, vegan cream cheese, chipotle peppers, chili powder and smoked paprika to a food processor. Pulse until smooth and combined.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Place the empty pot back on the stove and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sage and cook until the butter starts to brown and the sage becomes crispy. Remove the sage leaves with a fork and set aside.
  • Transfer the blended sauce to the pot with the reserved vegan butter. Add the vegan parmesan and cook over medium heat until the sauce is hot and bubbly. Taste and add salt as needed – you will probably need to add a healthy pinch.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Thin with pasta water and add non-dairy milk if you want it even creamier. Serve hot with the crispy sage crumbled on top.

Video

Notes

FOR LEFTOVERS – I would recommend adding non-dairy milk to the leftovers when reheating to loosen up the sauce.
Calories: 390kcal, Carbohydrates: 54g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 240mg, Potassium: 347mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 4g, Iron: 2mg
Cuisine: American, Italian
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
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