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Chipotle Pumpkin Pasta

This Pumpkin Chipotle Pasta is so quick and easy to make and the flavors will keep you coming back for more. It's a great way to use up a can of pumpkin and ready in just 30 minutes! Enjoy as a side dish or add your favorite, greens, veggies, and proteins for a full meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 275 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dry pasta
  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried chipotle flakes or ½ teaspoon if using powdered
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1¼ cups plain, unsweetened non-dairy milk such as cashew or soy

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water for the sauce, and drain the pasta in a colander.
  2. Preheat a large saute pan or skillet over medium-low heat. Add the oil and cook the onion for about 7 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic, chipotle, cumin, cayenne, and black pepper. Stirring frequently, cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add the pumpkin and salt to the pan, stir well, then whisk in the milk. Bring to a simmer, and whisk in reserved pasta water to thin the sauce to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
  4. Toss the pasta with the pumpkin sauce and serve hot.

Notes

  • Prep Tips
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. You can add a splash of plant-based milk if the sauce seems dry.
  • Generously salt the pasta water for the best flavor. 
  • Cook the pasta just until al dente since it will continue to cook once tosssed with hot pumpkin sauce.
  • If you're sensitive to spice, start with less chipotle and omit the cayenne pepper, then gradually add more to taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 275kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 4g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275

% Daily Value*

Calories 275kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 4g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.