Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta
A comforting dish featuring creamy Alfredo sauce with earthy pumpkin, perfect for the fall season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Fettuccine
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or butter, for sautéing
- Red pepper flakes, optional
- Fresh parsley or sage, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Garlic in a large skillet with olive oil or butter over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Bring in the Pumpkin Puree, stirring well, and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Heavy Cream and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan Cheese until melted, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water.
- Combine the cooked Fettuccine with the sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Final Touches: Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For serving, twirl fettuccine into nests, ladle the sauce over, and garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Pasta, Alfredo, Fall Recipe, Creamy Pasta, Vegetarian Dish
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