Ingredients

Black Pasta:

• 250 Grams All-Purpose Flour
• 5 Grams Food-Grade Coconut Charcoal
• 90 Grams Aquafaba
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Pumpkin Cheese Sauce:

• 2 Tablespoons Vegan Butter
• 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
• 1 Tablespoon Chickpea Flour
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 Cup Plain, Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk
• 1 (14-Ounce) Can Pumpkin Puree
• 2/3 Cup Nutritional Yeast

To Garnish:

• Fresh Basil, as Needed

Instructions

1. To make the black pasta, whisk the all-purpose flour and coconut charcoal together in a small bowl. Transfer the dry ingredients to your pasta maker with the macaroni extrusion disc installed*. Slowly drizzle in the aquafaba and process according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Gently toss the freshly extruded pasta with additional flour to prevent them from sticking or clumping together. Let stand in a cool, dry place for at least 1 hour for best results.
3. When you're ready to cook the dish, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook for only 1 - 3 minutes, until the noodles begin to float. Quickly drain and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Gently toss with olive oil and set aside.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the pumpkin cheese sauce by placing a medium saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Melt the butter and begin sauteing the garlic. Once aromatic (about 2 - 3 minutes,) sprinkle in the chickpea flour and salt. Whisk to incorporate and follow quickly with the mustard and nutritional yeast. Whisk vigorously to make sure there are no lumps. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
5. Add the pumpkin puree and nutritional yeast, stirring to combine. Once smooth, cook for an additional 2 - 3 minutes until hot all the way through.
6. To serve, divide the pumpkin sauce evenly between 3 - 4 plates and top with equal portions of the cooked noodles. Finish with fresh basil, as desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

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  Organic All-Purpose Flour
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  Nutritional Yeast Flakes
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  Solaray, Activated Coconut Charcoal Powder, 500 mg, 5.3 oz (150 g)

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