Description
Welcome! This creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta brings a comforting, savory twist to a classic dish. It is simple to make and full of warm, autumnal flavor. You will love the richness this recipe adds to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (fettuccine or penne recommended)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
- Whisk in the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, nutmeg, and cinnamon into the skillet. Stir until the sauce is smooth and heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat everything well.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add the reserved pasta water, one splash at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately. Top with extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not the pre-sweetened pie filling.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute half the heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a slight kick.
- This pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken or sautéed mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg