This Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is so delicious. I love this time of year because pumpkin is one of my favorite vegetables – it is so versatile and so easy to make a creamy vegan sauce. You never have to feel like you’re missing out on mac and cheese again!
To make this, start by cooking and draining the pasta. As the pasta cooks, blend pumpkin along with other ingredients to make the sauce. Heat the sauce over medium-low heat until slightly thickened and warmed through. Mix with the pasta and serve garnished with sauteed sage leaves.
To make Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese, you will need the following ingredients:
Follow the package instructions to cook 10 ounces of pasta. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Place 2 cups of pumpkin puree in a high-speed blender along with 2 peeled and roasted cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of arrowroot starch, 1 cup of unsweetened plain almond or rice milk, ½ teaspoon of sea salt, 1 tablespoon of chopped sage, 1 tablespoon chopped thyme, 4-5 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, 3-4 tablespoons of vegan Parmesan cheese, ¼ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper (if using). Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
Taste the sauce and adjust the flavors to your liking. Add a pinch or two of salt for saltiness, nutritional yeast to make it cheesier, sage or thyme if it lacks a herby punch, vegan Parmesan cheese for a deeper flavor, pumpkin pie spice for pumpkin flavor and warmth, or red pepper flakes to add extra heat.
Heat the sauce by pouring the contents of the blender into a rimmed skillet. Heat over medium-low, while whisking frequently for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is hot and slightly thickened. If it gets too thick, thin it out with a bit more dairy-free milk.
Add the vegan pumpkin sauce to the pasta and toss until well combined.
Serve immediately in individual pasta bowls, garnished with sautéed sage leaves and pine nuts if you wish.
Never feel like you’re missing out on mac and cheese again with this Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese! Try it soon and come back to leave a review with your thoughts!
Delightful! I made this for my friends’ gathering, and everyone was shocked it was vegan. Pumpkin adds such a cozy flavor. I love that I can enjoy mac and cheese again without dairy. Will definitely make again!
Super tasty dish! I made this for a friendsgiving and everyone loved it. The pumpkin adds a nice creaminess, and it’s super easy to whip up. Definitely my new favorite!
OMG, this Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is bomb! I made it for a cozy night with friends, and they couldn’t believe it was vegan. Super creamy and delish! Perfect for fall vibes! 🧡
This Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is simply extraordinary! My kids loved it and asked for seconds. I made it for a family dinner, and everyone was impressed by the creamy sauce.
Super delicious meal!
I made this for our family dinner and everyone loved it. The pumpkin made it creamy and festive; a new favorite for sure.
This Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese was a hit at our family dinner. I love how easy it was to whip up, and my kids couldn't get enough. Def gonna make this again for sure.
Superb! This Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese transport me back to autumn family dinners, where the hearty flavors brought everyone together. Whipping it up was such a delight, and my wife adored it – even the kids went for seconds! Truly a gem of a recipe!
This Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is soooo good! Whipped it up for a cozy night in. Cried it was that tasty
Hice esta receta para mi familia en una noche de otoño y todos quedaron encantados. La crema de calabaza le da un sabor especial, es tan facil y reconfortante.
I made this Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese for my kids and they loved it. The pumpkin gives it a nice flavor, and the sauce was so creamy. I enjoy cooking with pumpkin each autumn, and this recipe is now a family favorite. We will make it again for sure.
Loved making this with my wife. Perfect for a cozy fall night!
This Pumpkin Mac and Cheese blew me away! My kids loved it and asked for seconds.
OMG, this Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is a total game-changer! I whipped it up for the fam and they were totally diggin’ it. My kids never knew it was 'healthy.' Perfect for fall, it’s easy and just so creamy! Can't wait to make it again!
OMG, this Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is just fab! I whipped it up for a family dinner last week, and everyone went back for seconds! It’s creamy, comforting, and so simple. Pumpkin has always been a family fave, so this was just perfect. Can’t wait to make it again! 💛
