Enjoy a taste of autumn with this creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine. It’s a simple yet elegant dish perfect for a cozy evening.
Author:Iris Vaughn
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Pasta
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian-American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in pumpkin puree, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is smooth and heated through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Ensure you use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
Grate your own Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.