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Chipotle Pumpkin Pasta

This easy tomato-free Chipotle Pumpkin Pasta is smoky, spicy, creamy, and the perfect way to celebrate fall flavors.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 37393 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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 puree $1.00
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth* $0.20
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
  • freshly cracked pepper $0.03
  • 8 oz. pasta $0.75
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream $0.21
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan $0.44

Instructions

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  1. 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).
  2. 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. 
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Finally, stir in the grated Parmesan, top with a little cracked pepper, and serve.

Notes

  • I use Better Than Bouillon to make my broth, which is less expensive than boxed or canned broths, and allows me to make exactly the amount needed for a recipe. The broth contributes a lot to the flavor of the sauce, so make sure you're using a good full-flavored (not watery) broth.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 37393

% 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.