Chipotle Pumpkin Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
• 1 can pumpkin purée
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Freshly cracked pepper
• 8 oz. pasta
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

1. Chop the onion into small pieces and finely mince the garlic. Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion and garlic until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle in the chipotle powder and keep it moving in the pan for about 1 minute.
2. Spoon the pumpkin purée into the skillet, then add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sauce looks even and smooth. Lower the heat to medium-low and let the sauce gently bubble for 15 minutes.
3. While the sauce is simmering, prepare the pasta as directed on the package, then drain it in a colander.
4. After the sauce has cooked for 15 minutes, reduce the heat to low and mix in the heavy cream. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, toss it through the sauce, and let everything warm together over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
5. Fold in the grated Parmesan, finish with a little cracked pepper, and serve.