Creamy and Spicy Pumpkin Chipotle Pasta Sauce Recipe

This homemade Pumpkin Chipotle Pasta Sauce brings together the rich and creamy flavors of pumpkin with a hint of smoky and spicy chipotle. The sauce is velvety smooth and pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta. It's a comforting and satisfying dish that will warm you up on chilly autumn evenings. Try making this easy and flavorful sauce to jazz up your pasta dinner!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle peppers)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the saucepan. Cook until the onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, heavy cream, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly.
6. Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until smooth.
7. Return the sauce to the saucepan and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Cook the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is heated through.
9. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
10. Serve the Pumpkin Chipotle Pasta Sauce over cooked pasta of your choice and garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.

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