Easy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta
A quick and creamy pumpkin alfredo sauce tossed with pasta for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta or any pasta of your choice
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp nutmeg freshly grated if possible
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.5 tsp pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in canned pumpkin, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, cooking until heated through.
- Mix in grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider topping with crushed red pepper flakes or fresh herbs.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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