This post shows you how to make pumpkin Alfredo pasta.
If you love the traditional Alfredo pasta, you’ll love this fall-inspired version!
All the creaminess of the Alfredo sauce combined with pumpkin making it the coziest fall pasta dish. We’re obsessed with the simplicity of this recipe – no crazy ingredients just food that feels like a hug.
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Easy fall dinner ideas
We love the coziness of fall and with it come the yummiest fall flavors that the season has to offer. Here are some of our absolute favorite and super easy fall dinner recipe ideas:
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Pumpkin Chili
- Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
- Beef & Barley Stew
- Creamy Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup
- Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
- Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
- Chicken & Stuffing Casserole
- Baked Ziti with Sausage & Spinach
- Butternut Squash & Kale Lasagna
- Maple Dijon Glazed Pork Chops
- Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast
- Apple Cider Chicken Thighs
- Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta
- Sausage & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
- Mushroom & Sage Risotto
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Bacon Farro Bowl
- Cranberry Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf
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Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
¾ cup milk (or unsweetened dairy-free alternative)
½ cup heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 tbsp fresh sage or thyme, finely chopped
Pasta water (as needed, for thinning sauce)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook the pasta
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Make the sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Build the Sauce + mix
Stir in the pumpkin purée, milk, cream, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring often.
Lower the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to loosen it.
Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
Serve
Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs if using.
Tips and Tricks
Use true parmesan for the best flavor.
For an extra creamy sauce, add a little more cream and cheese.
Save the pasta water for an easy way to thicken up your sauce.
🌿 pumpkin alfredo – Make It Your Own – Try:
- 🍗 Protein
- Add in some chicken, bacon or pan-fried sausages to increase the protein.
- 🥦 Veggies
- Butternut squash, kale, zucchini are all great additions to this delicious dish.
- 🌶️ Spicy
- Pinch of cinnamon or smoked paprika for more flavor.
- Red peppers flakes or a pinch of cayenne.
Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup pumpkin purée unsweetened
- ¾ cup milk or unsweetened dairy-free alternative
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp fresh sage or thyme finely chopped
- Pasta water as needed, for thinning sauce
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the pumpkin purée, milk, cream, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring often.
- Lower the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to loosen it.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs if using.
what goes with pumpkin alfredo pasta
We love creating the perfect sides, pumpkin Alfredo pasta goes best with:
Garlic bread or crusty bread
Root vegetables, roasted
FAQs
Q: Can I use canned pumpkin for this?
A: Yes! As long as it’s real pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling.
Q: What kind of pasta works best?
A: Fettuccine is a classic for Alfredo but you can use penne, rigatoni or tagliatelle – whatever you have in your cupboards.
Nutritional Information (Approximate)
- Protein: 214g
- Carbs: 52g
- Fats: 22g
We hope that this will become a fall fave for you!
try this next:
- 19 Delicious Pumpkin Recipe ideas
- 15 Best Bonfire Night Party Food and Drink ideas
- Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
- Pumpkin Oatmeal
- Zucchini Lasagna
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This post shows you how to make pumpkin Alfredo pasta.
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