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Pumpkin Alfredo Recipe

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A creamy and comforting Pumpkin Alfredo pasta dish featuring a rich pumpkin and Parmesan cheese sauce tossed with tender fettuccine noodles. Perfect for cozy dinners celebrating autumn flavors.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (8.5 oz, 240g)
  • 2 and 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (35%) (20 fl.oz, 590ml)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1.8oz, 50g)

For Serving

  • Fresh parsley
  • Extra Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook the fettuccine according to the package directions until al dente, about 8 to 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté Garlic: In a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
  3. Make Pumpkin Sauce: Stir in the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture reaches a gentle boil, about 5 minutes.
  4. Thicken Sauce: Reduce heat to low and add the Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese melts fully and the sauce thickens, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss well to coat evenly. Heat through briefly to combine flavors.
  6. Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Use canned pumpkin puree or homemade pumpkin puree for best texture.
  • Adjust salt to taste, especially if Parmesan cheese is very salty.
  • For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with milk or a lower-fat alternative.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts better and enhances flavor compared to pre-grated.
  • Parsley adds a fresh, herbaceous note but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • If sauce is too thick, thin it with a splash of pasta cooking water.

Find it online: https://lovelycooks.com/pumpkin-alfredo-recipe/