Pumpkin Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 cup pumpkin purée
• 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• salt/pepper to taste
• 3-4 leaves fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/2 cups grated parmesan
• 2 cups spinach
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 Tablespoons roasted pepitas
• 2 4oz. grilled chicken breast

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to directions.
2. Over medium heat, cook the olive oil and garlic in a saucepan for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add in the pumpkin, cream, vinegar, broth, salt, and pepper.
4. Whisk and let simmer for about 5 min.
5. Add in the sage and parmesan.
6. Let simmer and reduce for about 2-3 minutes.
7. Remove from heat, then add in the spinach.
8. Mix together, then add in the cooked pasta.
9. Top with walnuts, pepitas, sliced chicken on a bias, extra parmesan (optional), and garnish with sage.