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Creamy Pumpkin Penne Alfredo

Creamy pumpkin penne Alfredo is a cozy pasta dish made with tender penne tossed in a smooth, savory pumpkin cream sauce. Rich yet balanced, it’s a comforting fall-inspired dinner that comes together easily and feels indulgent without being heavy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Penne pasta
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or light cream
  • 3/4 cup Pumpkin puree
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • Salt & black pepper

Method
 

  1. Boil penne to al dente, reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, and drain.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet, and sauté the onion until soft.
  3. Add garlic, stir 45 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add pumpkin puree + nutmeg, cook 1 minute.
  5. Pour in cream and stir in Parmesan gradually until smooth.
  6. Season with salt + black pepper.
  7. Add pasta to sauce, loosen with pasta water for cling + gloss.
  8. Serve warm, add extra Parmesan if desired.