Pumpkin+ Mushrooms & Whole Wheat Pasta

We had this pasta last night for dinner . Add chicken or tofu for the protein. We chose to have a protein shake for dessert :)
Ingredients:
1 box organic whole wheat spaghetti  (14/16 oz )
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil (add more if you aren't concerned about the fat intake)
1 small red onion
2 cups thin sliced pumpkin (acorn , butternut squash... feel free to adapt to what you find)
2 cups thin sliced mushrooms
3 garlic gloves minced
a splash of balsamic vinegar
1 bunch of fresh parsley
pepper to taste ( I've avoided salt but you can add to your taste)

Heat oil in a pan (use a non stick one if you don't want to use more oil) add onions and cook until transparent and even a little brown (browned onion taste better!).Add pumpkin and cook for 5 min (low flame) or until half way done, add mushrooms and mix it well add garlic and cook for few more minutes.

At the same time cook pasta al dente ( 2 less minutes than indicated in the pack ) adding a little bit of extra virgin olive oil to the water.

Add a splash of balsamic to the sauce let it reduce and set aside. Drain the pasta ,put it back in the pot ,pour the sauce, add chopped parsley(leave some for garnishing) mix well and serve.
It goes well with a greens + tomato salad tossed with extra virgin olive oil and vinegar . Voila ! A healthy & fast dinner . Bon appetite !