October Pumpkin Recipes: Pumpkin Pasta

Pumpkin Pasta
My kids love this, and ask for more when I serve it! They love it with a small amount of grated Parmesan cheese on the top.

INGREDIENTS
• 10 ounces dry fettuccine noodles
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound peeled, seeded and grated pumpkin
• 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 tablespoons lite sour cream
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
DIRECTIONS
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and cook pumpkin for about 10 minutes or until it begins to break apart.
3. Add tomato paste, sour cream and chili powder to taste; mix well. The mixture should be mushy and an even golden-orange color.
4. Scoop spoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture over the pasta; mix well to coat and serve.