Description
Pumpkin Sage Pasta Alfredo is a creamy pasta dish that combines the traditional Alfredo sauce—made from butter, cream, and Parmesan—with the rich and velvety texture of pumpkin purée. This dish is elevated with the inclusion of fresh sage leaves, which add an earthy and aromatic touch. The combination of pumpkin and sage brings out a comforting warmth perfect for fall, while the Alfredo sauce ties everything together in a decadent way.
Ingredients
For the Pasta
12 oz fettuccine, tagliatelle, or your favorite pasta
Salt, for pasta water
For the Pumpkin Sage Alfredo Sauce
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
6–8 fresh sage leaves (or ½ tsp dried sage)
1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: ¼ cup white wine or chicken/vegetable broth (for deglazing)
For Garnish
Crispy sage leaves (pan-fried in butter until crisp)
Extra Parmesan shavings
Cracked black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Make the Sauce Base
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and fresh sage leaves; sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant and sage begins to crisp slightly.
(Optional) Remove a few sage leaves to use later for garnish.
Add white wine or broth (if using) to deglaze, scraping up any flavorful bits.
3. Add Pumpkin and Cream
Stir in pumpkin purée and cream.
Whisk until smooth and heated through.
Add Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Simmer gently (don’t boil) for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until thickened and velvety.
4. Combine with Pasta
Add cooked pasta to the skillet.
Toss to coat evenly, adding a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and help it cling to the noodles.
5. Serve
Plate the pasta and top with crispy sage leaves, extra Parmesan, and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Notes
This creamy Pumpkin Sage Pasta Alfredo is comfort food at its finest! Perfect for fall evenings, it combines the richness of Alfredo sauce with earthy pumpkin and fragrant sage. Serve it with garlic bread or a crisp green salad for a complete, heartwarming meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Sage Pasta Alfredo