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Irresistible Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta Recipe – Perfect Cozy Fall Dinner

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Creamy pumpkin alfredo pasta with sage is the ultimate comfort food for crisp fall nights, combining velvety pumpkin sauce with fragrant sage for a cozy seasonal twist.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or pappardelle)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 fresh sage leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add fresh sage leaves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly crispy. Remove sage and set aside.
  3. Add minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  4. Lower the heat and stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  5. Sprinkle in ground nutmeg, along with salt and pepper to taste. Stir and let the sauce simmer gently for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Gradually mix in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, whisking until melted and the sauce thickens to a silky consistency.
  7. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time, stirring until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss until each piece is coated. Serve immediately, garnished with crispy sage leaves and additional Parmesan if desired.

Notes

[‘Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.’, ‘Use fresh sage for the best flavor.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning gradually.’, ‘Avoid burning garlic by stirring frequently.’]

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Keywords: Pumpkin Alfredo, Fall Dinner, Creamy Pasta, Sage Pasta, Comfort Food

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