Spicy Pumpkin Pasta

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Ingredients

400 g	pasta
	salt
400 g	pumpkin, cut into 2cm cubes
1	red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
1 clove(s)	garlic, minced
3 tbsp	olive oil
3	shallots, chopped
1 tsp	ginger, grated
100 ml	port wine
2 tbsp	white wine vinegar
1 tbsp	sugar, brown
1 tsp	paprika powder
1 tsp	turmeric powder
	nutmeg
4 tbsp	freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

Preparation time: ca. 25 min / Cooking / Baking Time: ca. 35 min / Grade of difficulty: easy / Calories per portion: n/a

In a saucepan, heat the oil. Sauté the garlic, shallots and the ginger until soft. Add the pumpkin and the chili and cook stirring for 3-4 minutes. Pour in the wine and the vinegar. Stir in the sugar, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain.

Purée the pumpkin sauce with a hand blender. Season to taste with salt, paprika powder, turmeric and nutmeg. Mix together the cooked pasta and the sauce and toss. Serve sprinkled with the Parmesan cheese.