Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Easy Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta. With a velvety pumpkin sauce infused with nutmeg and sage, this dish is a perfect blend of fall-inspired goodness and creamy indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Optional Ingredients:
- ½ tsp dried sage or thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: extra Parmesan, fresh parsley, or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in pumpkin puree and cook for 2–3 minutes. Slowly whisk in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, and sage if using. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly. Toss in cooked pasta, adding reserved water as needed. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve with desired garnishes.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or grilled chicken for extra protein and flavor.
- For a vegan option, substitute coconut milk and nutritional yeast for the cream and Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups pasta with sauce
- Calories: ~410 kcal
- Sugar: ~4 g
- Sodium: ~310 mg
- Fat: ~21 g
- Saturated Fat: ~12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~44 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Protein: ~12 g
- Cholesterol: ~65 mg