Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta
This pumpkin alfredo pasta is the ultimate Fall comfort food - it's made with pumpkin puree, cream and spices, and ready in under 20 minutes!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 631kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried spaghetti
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
- 1 shallot minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta about 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain, rinse and set aside.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until browned (about 2 minutes) and add garlic and shallots. Cook until soft then add the chopped sage. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add the wine, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper and simmer until reduced by half (about 5 minutes).
- Add the pumpkin puree and bacon and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cream and bring back to a simmer while stirring.
- Add the pasta and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve garnished with fresh sage leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook your pasta or the dish will be mushy. Cook it slightly less than al dente as it will continue to cook when added to the sauce.
- Cook the bacon extra crispy to ensure it is easily crumbled and doesn't get soggy in the dish.
- Fresh grated parmesan is highly recommended as it melts into the sauce better.
- Make it vegan by substituting olive oil for butter, coconut cream for heavy cream, and vegan cheese for Parmesan, as well as omitting the bacon.
- If you use homemade pumpkin puree, strain it through a mesh sieve to squeeze out any excess liquid (it tends to be thinner than canned versions).
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1130mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10780IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 2.3mg