Mexican Mole-Inspired Pasta with Chicken

A savory pasta with chicken and a tomato-chile-cacao sauce inspired by mole flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 pound penne
• 2 cups cooked chicken
• 2 dried ancho chiles, softened
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Directions

1. Cook pasta and drain.
2. Blend ancho chiles with tomato sauce, cumin, cinnamon, and cocoa.
3. Simmer sauce 10 minutes.
4. Stir in chicken and pasta.
5. Top with pumpkin seeds.