Description
Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta Cauldrons are a delightful autumn dish that combines creamy pasta with rich pumpkin flavor, topped with nutmeg and parmesan. This cozy recipe is perfect for chilly evenings and will impress your family and friends at any gathering. Serve these charming cauldrons as the centerpiece of your fall feast, and enjoy the warmth and laughter they bring to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Make the sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter or olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream, cooking until bubbles form.
- Season: Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. If the sauce is too thick, mix in reserved pasta water.
- Toss: Fold cooked pasta into the sauce, simmer for a few minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Spoon into bowls or cauldrons, topping with Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg