Chipotle Pumpkin Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
37393 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Chipotle Pumpkin Pasta
Description
This pasta recipe begins by sautéing diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent, releasing their sweetness. Adding chipotle powder infuses the base with a smoky, mildly spicy note. Pumpkin purée and chicken broth are then stirred in to create the sauce, which simmers to meld flavors and slightly thicken. Meanwhile, pasta is cooked separately according to package directions.
Once the sauce has simmered for 15 minutes, heavy cream is stirred in to add richness and smoothness. Cooked pasta is transferred into the skillet, allowing it to absorb the sauce while heating together briefly. Grated Parmesan cheese folded in at the end adds saltiness and depth to the dish. A final sprinkle of cracked black pepper gives a mild sharpness.
The resulting pasta offers a creamy texture with a complex flavor profile—smoky from chipotle, savory from Parmesan, and slightly sweet from pumpkin. It makes a satisfying main dish with mellow spice and richness balanced by the pumpkin's natural sweetness.
Notes recommend using a full-flavored, well-made broth such as Better Than Bouillon to enhance the sauce’s taste without making it watery.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion $0.32
- 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
- 2 cloves garlic $0.16
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder $0.05
- 1 oz. can pumpkin $1.00, puree
- 1.5 cups chicken broth $0.20
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
- black pepper $0.03, freshly cracked
- 8 oz. pasta $0.75
- 1/4 cup heavy cream $0.21
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese $0.44, grated
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Sauté both in a skillet with the olive oil over medium heat, until the onion is soft and transparent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the chipotle powder to the onion and sauté for about one minute more. Finally, add the pumpkin purée, chicken broth, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir until the ingredients are combined and smooth.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low and allow the sauce to simmer for 15 minutes. During that time, cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain in a colander.
- Once the sauce has simmered for 15 minutes, turn the heat down to low and stir in the heavy cream. 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.
- Finally, stir in the grated Parmesan, top with a little cracked pepper, and serve.
Notes
- Using a rich broth like Better Than Bouillon rather than watery boxed or canned broth improves the flavor of the sauce significantly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 373.93kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 57.13g | 19% |
| Protein | 11.73g | 23% |
| Fat | 11.7g | 18% |
| Sodium | 808.7mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 5.6g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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