Description
Indulge in the rich and satisfying flavors of this Easy Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta. A luscious pumpkin and Parmesan cream sauce coats every strand of fettuccine, creating a comforting and delicious meal perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add pumpkin, cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, pepper, and salt. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Top with extra Parmesan and parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, consider stirring in cooked chicken, Italian sausage, or white beans.
- You can use milk or half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but note that the texture may be thinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
