25-Minute Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta: Creamy Fall Comfort
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish made with pumpkin puree blended into a rich Alfredo sauce. Perfect for fall or any time you want a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sauce is smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree or make your own by roasting and blending fresh pumpkin.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add grilled chicken or sautéed mushrooms for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg