How to Make Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Turkey Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing says fall like the warm and comforting flavors of pumpkin and turkey. This sweet and spicy pumpkin turkey pasta recipe is the perfect way to celebrate the season with a delicious and hearty meal. It's a unique twist on traditional pasta dishes, with a balance of sweet and savory flavors that will leave your tastebuds dancing with joy. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just looking for a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ⅓ cup low-fat milk
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Spray a deep skillet with cooking spray. Add onions and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into the skillet and bring to a boil. Add pumpkin puree, milk, chipotle peppers, sugar, sage, black pepper, cinnamon, coriander, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg. Reduce to a simmer; cook until pasta ready.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt and rotini. Cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Stir cooked pasta into the skillet with the turkey-pumpkin sauce until evenly coated.
  • Nutrition

    446 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 2367mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 103mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 572mg