Coconut, Pumpkin and Ginger Pasta Sauce

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 14

Coconut, Pumpkin and Ginger Pasta Sauce recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

280

Sugar

Fat

25g

Coconut, Pumpkin, and Ginger Pasta Sauce is a wholesome and flavorful sauce perfect for vegan and vegetarian pasta dishes. These ingredients are usually easily found in most households and can be whipped up into a delicious meal in no time. The mild flavor of pumpkin combined with creamy coconut and spiced ginger is perfect in this Italian-style dish. The sauce is relatively easy to make and can be used as a base to experiments with more spices to make the dish even more exciting.

Instructions

1.	Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan and sauté chopped onion and ginger for 5 minutes.
2.	Add diced pumpkin and chicken stock. Cook until the pumpkin is tender.
3.	Add coconut cream, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
4.	Puree the sauce in a blender until smooth.
5.	Serve the sauce over cooked pasta and garnish with chopped coriander leaves if desired.

PROS

This pasta sauce is creamy, flavorful, and simple to prepare.
It is perfect for vegetarians and vegans as it contains no animal products.
Pumpkin is a good source of vitamin A, and ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that may aid in digestion.

CONS

Although this pasta sauce is healthy in terms of its ingredients, it is relatively high in fat and calories since it uses coconut cream.
Use this pasta sauce in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pumpkin is a good source of vitamin A, which aids in vision and skin health. Ginger contains anti-inflammatory compounds that may help in reducing inflammation. This recipe contains no animal products, making it a great option for vegetarians and vegans.

	1 tablespoon vegetable oil
	1 onion
	1 tablespoon fresh ginger
	500 g pumpkin , diced
	100 ml chicken stock
	1 can coconut cream
	salt and pepper