Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup pumpkin purée

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Optional: extra Parmesan, parsley, or crispy sage for topping

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.

2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

3. Stir in pumpkin purée, heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and nutmeg.

4. Simmer 3–4 minutes until creamy. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.

5. Season with salt and black pepper.

6. Add drained pasta into the sauce and toss until fully coated.

7. Serve warm with Parmesan, parsley, or crispy sage on top.