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Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

A rich and creamy pasta dish made with pumpkin puree and a savory Alfredo sauce, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine or any pasta of choice
Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated if possible
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until heated through and well combined.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve
  1. Serve the creamy pumpkin Alfredo pasta hot, garnished with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream alternative.

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