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Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring a delightful pumpkin sauce, perfect for fall or any comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Fettuccine or any pasta of choice
Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg freshly grated if possible
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil for cooking
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Additional Parmesan cheese for serving

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce is heated through and creamy.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
  1. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet with the pumpkin Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Serve
  1. Serve the creamy pumpkin Alfredo pasta hot, garnished with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a vegetarian option, ensure the Parmesan cheese is not made with animal rennet.

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