Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta
A cozy and nutritious pasta dish combining the sweetness of pumpkin with a creamy Alfredo sauce, perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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 Cream (heavy cream or non-dairy substitute)
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Boil a large pot of salted water, add fettuccine, and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Pumpkin Puree and Cream: Stir in pumpkin puree and cream, mix until well combined, and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate Parmesan: Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain fettuccine and add it to the skillet, tossing everything together and adjusting creaminess with reserved pasta water.
- Taste & Adjust: Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.
- Garnish & Serve: Plate the dish and sprinkle with additional Parmesan, olive oil, and fried sage leaves if desired.
Notes
This dish is perfect for leftovers; just add a splash of cream or milk when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pumpkin, pasta, creamy, alfredo, vegetarian