Description
A simple, one-pot pasta dish featuring a creamy pumpkin Alfredo sauce with Cajun seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and Cajun seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the drained pasta back into the pot with the sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly.
- If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add cooked, shredded chicken for a heartier meal.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 85
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: One Pot, Cajun, Pumpkin, Alfredo, Pasta, Creamy, Quick Dinner