Description

A rich and velvety pasta side dish featuring pure pumpkin purée blended into a classic Alfredo sauce for a warm, comforting fall meal.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz pasta (penne or shells)

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until just al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining

2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add garlic and sauté until fragrant without browning

3. Pour in heavy cream and warm over low heat, then whisk in Parmesan cheese until fully melted

4. Lower heat and whisk in pumpkin puree and nutmeg, season with salt and pepper

5. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency

6. Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs before serving

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: boiling and sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 480
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 400
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 12
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0.5
Carbohydrates: 60
Fiber: 5
Protein: 15
Cholesterol: 50

Keywords: creamy pumpkin alfredo pasta, savory pumpkin pasta, fall pasta side dish, thanksgiving pasta, pumpkin pasta, cheesy pasta, autumn recipes, comfort food