Pumpkin Alfredo Recipe
This is a pumpkin variation of a traditional Italian dish that could easily go with a Holiday meal. We enjoy this with shrimp since the flavors complement each other well, but I believe it would go very well with turkey or ham too!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¾ cup canned pumpkin
- 1 whole nutmeg to grate several strokes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- dash pepper
- 1½ cup whipping cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 16 oz box fettuccine pasta, cooked
Directions
- Melt the margarine on medium heat and sauté the garlic until soft.
- Stir in the pumpkin and grate a little nutmeg into the pot.
- Stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the whipping cream and bring to a low simmer.
- Stir frequently, letting thicken for 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and stir frequently until desired thickness.
- Serve with 1 pound box of cooked fettuccine.
- Serves 6
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 132g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 459 | |
| Calories from Fat 155 | 34% |
| Total Fat 17.72g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 9.64g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium 423mg | 18% |
| Potassium 247mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 58.89g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 2.31g | 2% |
| Protein 15.47g | 25% |
