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Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta Cauldrons

Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta Cauldrons: Cozy Fall Comfort Food

Discover the whimsical Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta Cauldrons, a perfect cozy fall dish blending creamy Alfredo with roasted pumpkins.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cauldrons
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkins
  • 4 mini pumpkins Jack Be Little for a sweeter taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti can use whole-grain or gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons butter or plant-based butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream can use half-and-half or plant-based cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • a pinch nutmeg optional
  • to garnish chopped parsley optional
  • to garnish pumpkin seeds optional
  • to garnish extra Parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • large pot
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the mini pumpkins and scoop out the seeds. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes until tender.
  2. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
  4. Add cooked pasta to the Alfredo sauce and toss gently. If too thick, add reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved.
  5. Twirl the pasta into nests and fill each roasted pumpkin. Garnish with parsley, pumpkin seeds, and extra Parmesan before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cauldronCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with added cream or pasta water for creaminess.

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