Description
Autumn Harvest Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta is a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of fall in every bite. With its rich pumpkin puree, fragrant garlic, and velvety Parmesan sauce, this pasta not only delights your taste buds but also warms your soul. Perfect for cozy family dinners or intimate date nights, this easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into an inviting centerpiece for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and gradually mix in the heavy cream until well combined.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and salt; stir until the cheese melts into the sauce.
- Toss in the drained pasta and coat well with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve immediately garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 95mg