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Cozy Up with Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

A silky Alfredo pasta enhanced with pumpkin purée for a cozy autumn twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Autumn, Italian-inspired
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Dish
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and reserve pasta water.
  2. Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet.
  3. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Stir in pumpkin purée and cream.
  5. Add Parmesan and stir until smooth.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  7. Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water as needed.
  8. Serve warm with garnish.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.