Description
A warm, comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and creamy Alfredo sauce, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add pumpkin puree and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until the sauce is smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the Alfredo sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cauldron
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta Cauldrons