Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish that combines smooth pumpkin puree with classic Alfredo sauce, perfect for seasonal dinners. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe brings fall flavors to your table with nutmeg, garlic, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Whisk in pumpkin puree, then slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring until smooth and heated through.
4. Sprinkle in nutmeg, salt, and pepper, then simmer sauce on low for 3–4 minutes.
5. Add grated Parmesan and whisk until the sauce is creamy and glossy, thinning with reserved pasta water as needed.
6. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, coating evenly and adjusting seasoning to taste.
7. Plate the pasta, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: creamy pumpkin pasta, pumpkin alfredo pasta, fall pasta, easy fall dinner, pumpkin pasta, savory pumpkin, seasonal pasta