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Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A cozy fall-inspired pasta dish featuring a rich pumpkin sauce, fragrant sage, and Parmesan cheese for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 400 g pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • a pinch nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
  • 6 leaves fresh sage (for garnish and aroma)
  • to taste salt and pepper (for seasoning)
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  • Melt butter in a skillet, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant.
  • Add pumpkin puree and cook for 2 minutes, then stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Mix in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; stir until smooth. Combine with cooked pasta and heat through.
  • Fry sage leaves until crispy, then garnish pasta. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin