Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta (Easy Skillet Recipe!)

Get ready to fall in love with the flavors of autumn with this easy pumpkin alfredo pasta recipe. This dish is creamy, comforting, and delicious. It’s a perfect option for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress guests. This creamy pumpkin pasta recipe is guaranteed to become a seasonal favorite.

Fall is here and it just wouldn’t feel right without this creamy pumpkin alfredo pasta. This recipe is fall in a skillet! This delicious comfort dish combines the rich and velvety goodness of alfredo sauce with the cozy and sweet notes of pumpkin.

With just a few simple steps, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. One of my favorite parts about this recipe is the way in which it captures the essence of all things autumn. As the aroma of sautéed garlic and onions fills the kitchen, it feels like a warm and cozy hug from Mother Nature herself!

This pumpkin alfredo pasta recipe has become a fall staple in our household, bringing warmth, joy, and a touch of seasonal magic to our busy lives. It’s a guaranteed happy place during these cool autumn months.

why you’ll love pumpkin alfredo pasta

• Creamy and Delicious: This recipe comes the rich and velvety texture of alfredo sauce with the subtle sweetness of pumpkin. The result is a creamy and delicious dish that will leave you wanting more.
• Seasonal Flavors: Pumpkin is a quintessential fall ingredient, and this recipe allows you to embrace the flavors of the season. It’s the perfect dish for a cozy autumn evening.
• Quick and Easy: This recipe is a one-pot wonder, making it a convenient option for busy weeknight or easy entertaining. With just a few simple steps, you can have a satisfying meal on the table in no time.
• Versatile and Customizable: While the creamy pumpkin sauce is delicious on its own, it also serve as a gateway to additional ingredients. You can add cooked chicken, crumbled Italian sausage, roasted vegetable, or even crispy bacon to customize this dish to your liking. The possibilities are endless!
• Comfort Food: If you’re a fan of comfort food, this recipe is a must-try. It takes the classic taste of alfredo pasta and gives it a unique twist with the addition of pumpkin. The result is a comforting and satisfying dish that will warm your soul and leave you feeling content.

ingredients

To make this easy, delicious, and comforting one-pan creamy pumpkin pasta recipe you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!

Here’s what we are working with:

• cooked pasta – any kind works great! I use radoatori pasta when I make this dish.
• butter
• onion
• garlic powder
• italian seasoning
• smoked paprika
• pumpkin pie spice
• canned pumpkin
• cream 
• Parmesan cheese
• basil leaves

how to make pumpkin alfredo pasta

Cook pasta according to package instructions. 

Prepare the sauce; in a skillet over medium heat, add butter and onions. Once onions are translucent add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, pumpkin spice, salt and pepper to taste. Stir until fragrant.

Reduce heat to low; add in cream and pumpkin puree and let simmer 2-3 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in parmesan cheese until well combined.

Place the cooked pasta noodles into the skillet and garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves.

can you meal prep pumpkin alfredo pasta?

Absolutely! It’s a quick and easy meal that comes together in one pan which means more time for you to enjoy you weekend without a whole lot of time spent meal prepping. Simply divide this recipe into 4 meal prep containers. The flavors in this recipe have time to meld together, allowing all that goodness to absorb even more as leftovers.

When I meal prepped this recipe, I added crumbled sweet Italian sausage for extra protein. It was so delicious! You will be set for the week with this meal. It’s a fantastic option for a complete, quick, and satisfying meal prep.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. It’s definitely one of those recipes worth saving. There’s nothing better than having what looks and tastes like a gourmet meal on the table, but one that saves you time behind the scenes. 

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