Description
Decadent Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto is the ultimate fall comfort food that blends the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce. Topped with crispy prosciutto for a delightful crunch, this dish is perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. Indulge in a warm bowl of autumn flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (homemade or canned)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook prosciutto until crispy (5-7 minutes). Transfer to paper towels.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and pumpkin puree; stir well.
- Lower heat, mix in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until coated. Serve topped with crispy prosciutto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 565
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 93mg