Chipotle-Spiced ZENB Pumpkin Penne Pasta

Perfect for the autumn season or anytime you need your pumpkin flavor fix, this ZENB Penne Pasta recipe delivers on pumpkin spice flavors while staying low calorie and low fat. You'll also get a good source of fiber and good source of vitamin A.

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1-1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 box (12 ounces) ZENB Penne Pasta made from 100% Yellow Peas, uncooked
• 1/4 cup 2% milk
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Heat oil in large pot on medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds stirring continuously until fragrant. Stir in adobo sauce, pumpkin, broth and salt; bring mixture to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes

2.

Meanwhile, cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water; drain.

3.

Whisk milk into pumpkin sauce. Add pasta and reserved pasta water to pot. Cook 3 minutes, until heated through and well combined. Garnish with Parmesan and pepper before serving.