Description
A fun and festive recipe for pumpkin Alfredo pasta served in mini pumpkins, perfect for Halloween or fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 to 8 mini pumpkins
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Pumpkin seeds (pepitas), for garnish
- Optional: pinch of ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
- 12 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the mini pumpkins and remove the seeds and fibers from the cavities.
- Brush the interior of each pumpkin with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Arrange pumpkins cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until tender yet structurally intact.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine or spaghetti until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until aromatic. Pour in heavy cream, then incorporate parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if desired. Simmer until thickened.
- Toss the drained pasta with Alfredo sauce until each strand is thoroughly coated.
- Fill each roasted pumpkin with sauced pasta, creating neat nests. Scatter chopped parsley, pumpkin seeds, and extra parmesan cheese over the top. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Choose pumpkins that are small and sturdy for best results.
- Feel free to customize the garnish according to your taste.
- Make sure not to overcook the pasta as it will continue to cook in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pumpkin filled with pasta
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg