Pumpkin Chipotle Pasta Sauce

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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.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

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

  • cup low-fat milk

  • 1 teaspoon ground sage

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. 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.