Description
A creamy and cozy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta made with pumpkin puree, Parmesan cheese, and garlic for the perfect fall-inspired comfort food. Quick, easy, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- Cook the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.
- Make the sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream until smooth.
- Add cheese and seasonings: Stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Whisk until creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water.
- Combine and serve: Toss the pasta with the sauce until evenly coated. Drizzle olive oil on top and garnish with herbs and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Instructions
Cook the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.
Make the sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream until smooth.
Add cheese and seasonings: Stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Whisk until creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water.
Combine and serve: Toss the pasta with the sauce until evenly coated. Drizzle olive oil on top and garnish with herbs and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Freshly grate the Parmesan for the smoothest, creamiest sauce.
- Don’t overheat the sauce after adding cheese—it can curdle.
- Add protein: Chicken, shrimp, or even tofu make this more filling.
- Adjust consistency: Add more pasta water for a thinner sauce or simmer longer for thicker texture.
- Vegan option: Swap cream for coconut milk and Parmesan for nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes