Pumpkin and Kidney Bean Pasta

A simple dish with particular healthy ingredients. A baseline vegan/vegetarian dish that you can put your own spin on, or add to it.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water before draining the pasta.

Step 2

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

3. Add the diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, and drained kidney beans to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

4. Add the paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 5

5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add some of the reserved cooking water.

Step 6

6. Serve immediately. Enjoy!