Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this luxurious Pumpkin Alfredo Spaghetti. Perfectly blending earthy pumpkin puree with a velvety, garlic-infused cream sauce, this dish is the cozy dinner your family has been craving. It is the ideal weeknight meal—packed with autumnal flavors and ready in under 30 minutes, making it a stress-free solution for busy evenings. Whether you are hosting a festive gathering or simply want to upgrade your pasta game, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality satisfaction.
Ingredients
16 oz spaghetti
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp smoked chicken strips, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the smoked chicken strips for 3 minutes.
Lower the heat and add minced garlic, heavy cream, and pumpkin puree.
Whisk the mixture and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and nutmeg.
Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
Notes
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess. Always reserve pasta water; the starch helps the sauce cling to the noodles.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg