Chipotle Pumpkin Pasta

Method5 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Dice the onion and mince the garlic (2 cloves). Sauté both in a skillet with the olive oil (1 Tbsp) over medium heat, until the onion is soft and transparent (about 3-5 minutes).

   Uses 1 yellow onion · 1 Tbsp olive oil · 2 cloves garlic

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the chipotle powder (1/2 tsp) to the onion and sauté for about one minute more. Finally, add the pumpkin purée, chicken broth (1.5 cups), salt (1/2 tsp), and pepper to the skillet and stir until the ingredients are combined and smooth.

   Uses sautéed onion and garlic · 1/2 tsp chipotle powder · 1 15-oz can pumpkin purée · 1.5 cups chicken broth · 1/2 tsp salt · Black pepper for sauce, to taste

3. 3

   Step 3: Turn the heat down to medium-low and allow the sauce to simmer for 15 minutes. During that time, cook the pasta (8 oz) according to the package directions, then drain in a colander.

   Simmer sauce · 15 minUses pumpkin sauce · 8 oz pasta · Water, for cooking pasta

4. 4

   Step 4: Once the sauce has simmered for 15 minutes, turn the heat down to low and stir in the heavy cream (1/4 cup). Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet, stir to combine with the sauce, and let it heat in the sauce over low for 2-3 minutes.

   Uses simmered pumpkin sauce · cooked drained pasta · 1/4 cup heavy cream

5. 5

   Step 5: Finally, stir in the grated Parmesan (1/4 cup), top with a little cracked pepper, and serve.

   Uses creamy pumpkin pasta · 1/4 cup grated Parmesan · Additional black pepper at serving