Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta
A comforting pasta dish combining creamy Alfredo sauce and pumpkin puree, perfect for cozy autumn evenings.
- 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 Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Butter (or Olive Oil)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Nutmeg or ground Cinnamon (optional)
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the minced garlic in melted butter over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Create the sauce by adding heavy cream and whisking until smooth; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin puree, whisking until the mixture is creamy; consider adding nutmeg or cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Combine the drained fettuccine with the sauce, ensuring even coating; season with salt and pepper.
- Plate immediately and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use nutritional yeast for cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Alfredo, Pasta, Fall Recipes, Comfort Food
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