Name: Ziti with Poblanos and Chipotle Sauce
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, thinly sliced (2 1/4 cups); 1/2 pound fresh poblano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced lengthwise; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped bottled roasted red peppers; 1 pound ziti or penne; 1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotles in adobo; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 1 cup chopped scallions (about 1 bunch); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted

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Ziti with Poblanos and Chipotle SauceRomulo Yanes

If the famed Italian-American noodle took a trip to the Southwest, it might come back looking a little like this. With a creamy sauce and a duo of chiles that adds smoke and spice, this pasta is packed with flavor.

Serve with:

green salad

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