Al-dente casarecce pasta meets vibrant pumpkin, flavorful pesto, and vegan parmesan in this one-of-a-kind fall-inspired weeknight dinner recipe. A must-try!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Servings 3
Calories 573
Ingredients
8ozcasarecce pastadry
1tbspolive oil
2cupbutternut squashpeeled and cubed
2garlic clovesminced
Salt and pepper to taste
¾cupgreen pestovegan
¼ - ½lemonjuiced
Basil or parsleyto garnish
Vegan parmesanto taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Once done, set aside.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan. Once hot, add cubed butternut squash. Stir and cook over medium for 15 minutes.
Add garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then cook on high for 5 more minutes.
Transfer cooked pasta to a large serving bowl. Add the fried pumpkin, pesto, and juice of ½ lemon. Combine with a spoon.
Divide between plates and top with vegan parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. Enjoy!
Notes
We like Violife parmesan cheese for this recipe.
You can use any type of pasta and vegan pesto of your choice!