Description
Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta is a delightful fall-inspired dish that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin with a creamy Alfredo sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing guests, this pasta recipe is both simple and customizable. With the warmth of aromatic garlic and nutmeg, each bite envelops you in comfort, making it an ideal choice for chilly evenings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream; mix well until combined.
- Add Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; stir until the sauce thickens.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and cracked pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg