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Pumpkin Alfredo Recipe

Forkful Of Alfredo

Classic alfredo sauce is simple, white, and creamy. It’s typically made with butter, cream, and parmesan cheese and is mixed with pasta noodles. This recipe calls for the use of healthy pumpkin puree instead of the traditional calorie-dense ingredients I just mentioned above. If you’re feeling a little adventurous or are on a pumpkin kick, this pumpkin alfredo dish is for you. It makes for a perfect weeknight dish or for any time you’d like to enjoy comfort food without all the guilt. This creation has much less fat and has fewer calories than a classic alfredo – but that doesn’t mean it disappoints. I have to tell you, the combination of flavors in this pumpkin alfredo dish works very well.

The Recipe

I would like to thank Delish for this simple and delicious twist on alfredo. I’m sure the addition of a protein source such as chicken or toasted nuts would elevate this dish even further. With just a few ingredients, it’s easy to whip this one together in no time and it’s simply irresistible. This dish is garlicky, creamy, not too pumpkiny, and it’s sure to be a real crowd-pleaser!

The Ingredients

Servings: 4

12 Oz. Fettuccine
2 Tablespoon Butter
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
3/4 Cup Pumpkin Puree
1/2 Cup Whole Milk
1/2 Cup Finely Grated Parmesan, Plus More for Serving
1/2 Teaspoon Chopped Rosemary
1/4 Teaspoon Grated Nutmeg
2 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley

Step-by-Step Instructions

Garnished Alfredo

Making the Pasta

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Then drain.

Preparing the Sauce

Melting Butter

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Then go ahead and add the garlic and sauté it until nice and fragrant, about one minute. Stir in the rosemary and pumpkin. Pour in milk and stir until evenly combined, then stir in Parmesan and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for five minutes or until you reach your desired consistency.

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Pumpkin Sauce


Making the Finishing Touches

Pasta With Tongs

Turn off the heat and toss the pasta in the sauce. Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan, if so desired.

Plate Of Pumpkin Alfredo

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About Laura G

Hi, I'm Laura G. A photographer, blogger and self-proclaimed food connoisseur.

As a child, I was exposed to a wide variety of foods. My mother had my siblings and me try foods at least once and if we didn't like what we tasted, we didn't have to eat it again. Luckily, I enjoyed almost everything that I tried. Unfortunately, in my adult years, I've been living with an autoimmune disease that has forced me to reevaluate my food choices. Even though I can no longer eat the foods I once enjoyed, many great alternatives have presented themselves. I believe we truly are what we eat and I look for the best food ingredients to fuel my body. I hope the recipes here on this food blog inspire you in your own food preparation endeavors.

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