Description
Trader Joe’s Fall Zucchette Pumpkin Alfredo is a creamy, cheesy pasta dish perfect for Thanksgiving and autumn gatherings. The unique pumpkin-shaped zucchette pasta holds every bite of the rich pumpkin Alfredo sauce made with pumpkin purée, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and warming nutmeg. Ready in just 35 minutes, this comforting recipe combines seasonal flavors with simple Trader Joe’s ingredients. Serve as a vegetarian main or a festive side alongside turkey, and garnish with crispy sage leaves for a beautiful holiday presentation.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the Zucchette pasta 8-10 minutes until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
3. Lower heat and whisk in pumpkin purée and heavy cream until smooth, cooking 3-5 minutes.
4. Stir in Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and add reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
5. Add drained pasta to the sauce and stir to coat each noodle evenly.
6. Fry sage leaves in butter until crispy and sprinkle over the pasta before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: boil
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
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