Description
When the air turns crisp and leaves begin to fall, this Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta brings the ultimate cozy comfort. It blends the rich, velvety sauce of classic Alfredo with earthy, slightly sweet pumpkin puree, creating a decadent fall pasta side dish. Perfect for family dinners, Thanksgiving spreads, or simple weeknight meals, its smooth texture and savory flavor make it an instant favorite. With simple pantry ingredients like fettuccine, heavy cream, Parmesan, and warm spices, you can whip up a restaurant-style dish in under 30 minutes. Embrace autumn in every bite with this cheesy, comforting pasta.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water before draining.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 45 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in pumpkin puree and cook for 2 minutes to warm through.
4. Reduce heat to low and whisk in heavy cream until smooth.
5. Add Parmesan and cream cheese, whisking until sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed.
7. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach a silky consistency.
8. Sprinkle chopped sage or thyme over the pasta and toss to combine.
9. Finish with lemon juice and extra Parmesan, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: creamy pumpkin alfredo pasta, fall pasta side dishes, savory pumpkin pasta, cheesy pumpkin pasta, thanksgiving inspired recipes, pasta fall recipes