Delicious and Easy Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine

You're going to love the taste of this Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine! It's an 8 ingredient pasta dish make using real pumpkin puree! Perfect for a simple fall dinner that everyone will love. 

What Is Fettucini

Fettuccini Alfredo is a creamy Italian pasta dish that typically contains Parmesan cheese, butter, and heavy cream. It can also include garlic, onion, and other seasonings. This dish is often served as a main course or as a side dish.

There are many variations of Fettuccini Alfredro and this pumpkin fettuccini is a fun and easy twist on the classic dish. This tasty pasta is made with fresh pumpkin, sage, and Parmesan cheese. It's a delicious fall meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.

Tips for Making Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine

Since the pasta and pumpkin are the stars of the show, these are the two areas that you're going to be focusing on.

Make sure that you follow the directions in your pasta so that you don't overcook it AND be sure to keep two cups of your pasta water to use later in the recipe.

If you love this Alfredo Fettucine, you may also enjoy sausage tortellini soup! It's delicious.

Is Alfredo the Same as Spaghetti

Alfredo and spaghetti are two different dishes. Alfredo is a creamy Italian pasta dish that typically contains Parmesan cheese, butter, and heavy cream. Spaghetti is a noodle dish that is usually served with a tomato-based sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 pound of cooked fettuccine pasta - save 2 cups of pasta water
• 6 T butter 
• 2 T of minced garlic
• 1 cup of pumpkin puree
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg 
• ⅔ cup half and half 
• ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese
• Parsley & extra for garnish

🔪 How To Make Pumpkin Pasta Fettuccine

1. Step 1: Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the water but save 2 cups of pasta water. Add the garlic and butter to a skillet and cook for 1-2 over medium-low heat.

2. Step 2: Stir in the pumpkin, nutmeg, and half and half.

3. Step 3: Add in the pasta water but only at a ½ cup at a time. This will give your sauce consistency for adding to the pasta. Stir and cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes on medium-high.

4. Step 4: Put the pasta on a plate and garnish with parsley and more Parmesan cheese. you can also add pumpkin seeds. Serve & enjoy! 

What to Serve With Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine

This creamy pumpkin fettuccine Alfredo is best served with a simple green salad and some crusty bread.

For an extra special touch, garnish your pasta with some toasted pumpkin seeds. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine

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This pumpkin pasta recipe tastes so good and is full of flavor!

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Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Additional Time 4 minutes mins

Total Time 14 minutes mins

Course Easy Kids Crafts

Cuisine Family Meal

Servings 4

Calories

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound of cooked fettuccine pasta - save 2 cups of pasta water
• 6 T butter
• 2 T of minced garlic
• 1 cup of pumpkin puree
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
• ⅔ cup half and half
• ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese
• Parsley & extra for garnish

Instructions

 

• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the water but save 2 cups of pasta water.
• Add the garlic and butter to a skillet and cook for 1-2 over medium-low heat.
• Stir in the pumpkin, nutmeg, and half and half.
• Add in the pasta water but only at a ½ cup at a time. This will give your sauce consistency for adding to the pasta. Stir and cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes on medium-high.
• Put the pasta on a plate and garnish with parsley and more Parmesan cheese.
• Serve & enjoy! 

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