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Pumpkin Chipotle Pasta Sauce

Name: Pumpkin Chipotle Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons minced sweet onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup pumpkin puree; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped; 0.33333334326744 cup low-fat milk; 1 teaspoon ground sage; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground nutmeg

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A little sweet with some heat! This sauce is velvety and gives the look and feel of a rich, fattening sauce. You can adjust the heat by cutting/adding more chipotle to preference...Once served over pasta, you can add Parmesan cheese and red pepper to taste.

Recipe by kristincsw

Published on January 9, 2010

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons minced sweet onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
⅓ cup low-fat milk
1 teaspoon ground sage
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Whisk in the chicken broth, and bring to a boil; whisk in the pumpkin puree, chipotle peppers and their sauce, milk, sage, salt, coriander, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Allow sauce to come to a simmer, then lower heat to hold at a simmer until serving time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

69	Calories
4g	Fat
8g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 69
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 867mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 4mg	18%
Calcium 53mg	4%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 178mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.