Creamy Pumpkin Spaghetti with Garlic Kale

• sun dried tomatoes packed in oil1 cup
• onion, chopped↗1
• cloves garlic, minced↗2
• sage leaves, minced↗3
• pumpkin puree↗1.5 cup
• tomato puree or tomato sauce↗1 cup
• chicken broth↗4 cup
• dried basil↗1 teaspoon
• cream or half and half↗0.5 cup
• teeny tiny pinch of cinnamon
• bucatini, perciatelli, or spaghetti↗8 ounce

  (I used DeLallo perciatelli)

• lean ground turkey↗1
• onion, thinly sliced↗1
• chili powder↗1 tablespoon
• garlic powder↗1 teaspoon
• garlic infused olive oil (see notes)↗2 tablespoon
• bunch kale, stems removed, leaves chopped↗1
• Manchego or Parmesan cheese for topping↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sauce: In a large pot over medium high heat, add the sun dried tomatoes and a few tablespoons of the oil. Add the onion, garlic, and sage with the sun dried tomatoes and saute until soft and fragrant. Add the pumpkin puree, tomato puree, chicken broth, basil, and cinnamon. Simmer for 15 minutes or so, adding more water or broth as needed to keep the sauce not too thick. Puree in a blender or with an immersion blender directly in the pot until mostly smooth. Stir in cream and season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for heat.

2. 2

   Pasta: Boil the pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is boiling, brown the turkey in a large skillet with the onion, chili powder, and garlic powder. Add a few tablespoons of water if necessary to keep everything moist.

3. 3

   Kale: Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the kale and saute until wilted.

4. 4

   Toss the turkey, sauce, and pasta together. Serve with the kale. Top everything with the cheese.