Easy Pumpkin Alfredo penne pasta is creamy, savory and tastes amazing. Best of all it only takes a few short minutes to make!
I have a confession to make -- I'm not a fan of Alfredo sauce, which is strange, considering this recipe is basically a different version of that classic white sauce. When it comes to serving pasta, the Hubs is one who really, truly loves Alfredo sauce, while I really prefer marinara sauce. Fettuccine Alfredo is his all-time favorite meal, and he always requests it on his birthday. And unlike me, he's definitely not a fan of pumpkin. So, I guess you could say that this pumpkin Alfredo is the perfect compromise. It's a dish we can both agree on, and it's like the best of both worlds for us.
I used to rely on jarred sauce whenever I made any kind of Alfredo pasta, but it's actually super easy to make your own. And when I found out how easy it is to make homemade Alfredo sauce, I was hooked.
This recipe is slightly different, since you're adding pumpkin, but the flavor isn't that strong. I also add some pumpkin pie spice, just to enhance that amazing pumpkin taste, as well as some dried sage.
How to Make Easy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta
Easy Pumpkin Alfredo
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream or half and half
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound cooked Pasta
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter, and gently stir in the cream.
- Add the pumpkin puree, Parmesan cheese and spices, and stir until completely blended.
- If the sauce seems too thick, you can add more cream or pasta water to thin it out.
- Stir in your favorite cooked pasta, and serve right away.
Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.
Nutrition
And if you happen to have some fresh basil or sage on hand, definitely chop a few leaves up for garnish!
We sometimes serve this easy pumpkin Alfredo with either chicken or Italian sausage, and sometimes, we just serve it as is. Either way, it's a family favorite and something that we all enjoy, which is rare!
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Marie Blackburn says
This sounds delicious - pinned to make soon!
Dee M says
Thanks, Patricia. I think it's all about compromise! 🙂
Sandra @ Heavenly Home Cooking says
What a wonderfully innovative dish! I love the beautiful color that the addition of the pumpkin puree provides. I love pasta so I'm pinning this to try later. Thanks for sharing!
Miz Helen says
Hi Dee,
We will just love your Pumpkin Alfredo, looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
How pretty, and what a flavorful, seasonal dish! You & your husband sound like me and mine! Not always in agreement on food, but somehow make it work! Nice!
Dee M says
Thanks, Sarah. I just love anything pumpkin! 🙂
Dee M says
I like the pumpkin taste better, but they go very well together. 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks, Linda. I like that fact that the sauce is thick and not so runny -- that helps!
Dee M says
Even though I'm not a big Alfredo fan, I thinks it's a great combo! : )
Sarah Lemire says
This looks delicious and everything about it sounds amazing! 🙂 Pumpkin this time of the year is just wonderful!
Dee M says
Aw, thanks! I was happy that this turned out as well as it did.
Dee M says
Thanks, Judy. It is super easy and quick, too. 🙂
Judy Heinrich says
I love alfredo sauce in any form... your pumpkin recipe sounds delicious...and easy!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Holy Pumpkin! This is about the best looking recipe I've seen all day long; great job with this one!!
Cindy Gordon says
I LOVE pumpkin and alfredo pretty sure this was made for me YUMMO!
Linda @ Roti n Rice says
That makes two of us as I am also not much of a fan of Alfredo. Your Pumpkin Alfredo looks good though, golden and not too much sauce and I would love to taste it. 🙂
Kylee Ayotte says
Alfredo sauce is AMAZING, and so is pumpkin. This looks so good. I can't believe you aren't an alfredo fan!!!