Detroit Food Policy Council

Pumpkin Pasta

Image: eatingwell.com

Ingredients:

  • 1 16 oz. box whole wheat pasta​​
  • 1 can pumpkin puree​
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small white onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dried sage
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • ground cinnamon​
  • black pepper​

Instructions:

  • 1
    Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add pasta & cook according to package directions. Drain once cooked.
  • 2
    While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add onion and sauté 6-7 minutes or until soft. Add garlic, sage, & cinnamon. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. ​​
  • 3
    In a separate bowl, mix the low-sodium broth with the cream of chicken soup. Slowly pour into the olive oil mixture.
  • 4
    Stir in pumpkin & lower the heat. Simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. If sauce is too thick, add a little low-sodium broth or milk to thin.​
  • 5
    Serve over pasta & enjoy!​
Source: NC State Extension​
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