Best 7 Penne Pasta With Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our enticing Penne Pasta with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce, a dish that artfully blends the rich flavors of pumpkin and the creamy decadence of Alfredo sauce. This tantalizing pasta dish is a symphony of autumn flavors, featuring tender penne pasta enveloped in a velvety sauce made from pumpkin puree, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of nutmeg. Experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory as the pumpkin sauce coats each strand of pasta, creating a harmonious and unforgettable dining experience.

In addition to the classic Penne Pasta with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce, this article presents a delectable array of variations to cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Embark on a culinary journey with our Vegan Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce, a plant-based delight that captures the essence of the original recipe without compromising on flavor. For those seeking a touch of spice, the Spicy Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce adds a fiery kick that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight.

Explore the culinary possibilities further with our creamy Pumpkin Pesto Alfredo Sauce, which combines the vibrant flavors of basil pesto and creamy Alfredo sauce. And for a gluten-free option, our Gluten-Free Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce ensures that everyone can savor this autumnal delight. Each variation offers a unique twist on the classic recipe, inviting you to discover your favorite flavor combination.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PENNE WITH CREAMY PUMPKIN SAUCE



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Canned pumpkin puree isn't only good for pie; here, it becomes a creamy sauce for penne, topped with deliciously crunchy fried rosemary.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces penne rigate (ridged), or other short pasta
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 2 cups pasta water; drain pasta and set aside.
  • In pasta pot, heat oil over medium. Add rosemary and fry, stirring, until starting to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer rosemaryto a paper towel, leaving oil in pot.
  • Carefully (oil is hot and will spatter) add pumpkin puree, garlic, half-and-half, Parmesan, vinegar, red-pepper flakes, and 1 cup reserved pasta water to pot. Stir sauce until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add pasta to sauce, and toss to coat. If sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water. Season generously with salt. Serve pasta sprinkled with fried rosemary and, if desired, more red-pepper flakes.

PUMPKIN ALFREDO SAUCE



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This recipe was a nice way to use up some extra pumpkin we had available. Served it to one person who really enjoys pumpkin (myself) and one who doesn't, and both came away really liking it! Has enough flavor that the pumpkin makes itself known, but not so much that it overpowers the alfredo flavor or texture. Recipe makes enough to toss with one cooked 12 oz. box of pasta.

Provided by @m

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
9 sage leaves
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir sage leaves in hot butter until the butter takes on the sage flavor, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk cream, pumpkin, nutmeg, cinnamon, and Parmesan cheese into the butter; cook until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 230.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

PUMPKIN & SAUSAGE PENNE



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I once made this dish for my Italian father-in-law, who swears he'll eat pasta only with red sauce. He loved it! - Karen Cambiotti, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup uncooked penne pasta
2 Italian sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
3 teaspoons minced fresh sage, divided
1/8 teaspoon each salt, pepper and ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons shredded Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 teaspoon., Cook and stir onion and garlic in oil and reserved drippings over medium-high heat until tender. Add wine and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the broth, pumpkin, 1-1/2 teaspoons sage and remaining seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Add the cream and sausage; heat through. Remove bay leaf., Drain pasta; transfer to a large bowl. Add sausage mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining sage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 950mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

PENNE PASTA WITH PUMPKIN ALFREDO SAUCE



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Categories     Vegetable     Thanksgiving     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 white onion finely chopped
1/2 green pepper (bell pepper) finely chopped
1 stalk celery finely chopped
1 medium sized Roma tomato
1 large garlic cloves, minced OR 2 tbsp of minced garlic from the jar
2 tbsp butter
1 whole pumpkin cubed
1 chicken breast cubed
mushrooms sliced
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup of freshly chopped parsley
2 tbsp oregano
salt and black pepper to taste
2 tsp of ground cloves
1/2 lb of penne pasta
2 tbsp EVOO
1/2 c freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp poultry seasoning
Crushed red peppers to taste
Parmesan as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok cook the garlic, onion, bell pepper in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened. add the tomato, salt, pepper,oregano, parsley and cloves- stir. Add the pumpkin cubes and let simmer on low heat until pumpkin starts to soften. Slowly add 1/2 c of the broth and return to moderate heat. stirring occasionally, approx. 10min. FOR THE CHICKEN: Wash chicken in water with lemon juice and garlic salt. Pat dry. Cube chicken breast. In a separate frying pan, add your EVOO, (once pan is hot) and poultry seasoning. Stir. Add mushrooms once celery is translucent. On moderate heat add chicken cubes and stir, to coat chicken with seasoning. Squeeze lime over and stir. While the pumpkin mixture is simmering, spoon chicken, mushrooms and celery to it and add the remaining broth, cover and cook on low, occasionally stirring. To a saucepan add alfredo sauce and simmer. Pasta: In large pasta pot bring water, salt and oil to a boil. Add penne and let cook until it is al dente. Drain the penne well. Add the pasta to the alfredo sauce, covering pasta with alfredo. Pumpkin chicken mixture is done when pumpkin is easily picked up with fork, (will be orange/brown in color, there should still be a little sauce left). Divide the pasta between plates and top with the pumpkin/chicken sauce serve it with the Parmesan.I didn't add the pasta to the pumpkin/chicken mixture but it tasted good when mixed together.

PUMPKIN ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN



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I love pumpkin and my kids love pasta, so this pumpkin Alfredo recipe is a match made in heaven for us. Plus, it's an extra way to get some veggies into their diet. Use dairy-free or gluten-free ingredients if needed. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add to skillet; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. In the same skillet used to cook chicken, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in cream, pumpkin, Parmesan cheese and nutmeg until combined., Drain pasta and broccoli; stir into sauce. Slice chicken; serve with pasta mixture. Sprinkle with bacon, parsley and if desired, additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 936mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CREAMY PUMPKIN PASTA



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Make the most of pumpkins this autumn. When puréed and combined with mascarpone and parmesan, their flesh transforms into a silky, delicious pasta sauce

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
500g pumpkin or squash, peeled and cut into roughly 3cm cubes
50-100ml whole milk
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 tbsp mascarpone
350g short pasta (rigatoni or penne work well)
40g grated parmesan or vegetarian alternative, plus extra to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, shallow, flameproof casserole or frying pan over a low-medium heat and fry the onion with a pinch of salt for 10-15 mins until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and fry for 1 min more. Remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pumpkin in a pan of boiling salted water for 10-15 mins until tender when pierced with a cutlery knife. Drain and tip into a blender (or use a hand blender). Blitz with 50ml milk and the onions until completely smooth, gradually adding more milk until the mixture is thick enough to just coat the back of a spoon (you may not need all the milk). Tip into a large frying pan with the tomato purée and mascarpone, and bring to a simmer over a low heat.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling, salted water following pack instructions. Drain, reserving a cupful of the cooking water. Toss the pasta with the pumpkin sauce, parmesan and 50-100ml of the reserved water to loosen. Season and scatter with extra parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

PENNE WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE



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I had an abundance of pumpkins that I grew last year, so I tried this recipe from Gourmet Magazine and it was fantastic. The recipe calls for solid packed pumpkin, so feel free to use that if you don't have fresh pumpkin available. This recipe is scaled to serve 2, so adjust according to your needs. I hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Pianolady

Categories     Penne

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 medium onion, chopped fine
1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin (I would use a little more, but this is the amount the recipe calls for...)
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons heavy cream
freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
1/2 lb penne pasta
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
parmesan cheese, freshly grated,as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook the onion, bell pepper and garlic in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in the pumpkin, broth, water, cream, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • While the sauce is simmering, in a kettle of boiling salted water, boil the penne until it is al dente.
  • Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and drain penne well.
  • Add the penne to the sauce and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring and thinning with reserved water if needed, for 1 to 20 minutes or until pasta is well coated.
  • Stir parsley into pasta and serve with parmesan cheese, as desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.4, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 51.1, Sodium 546.2, Carbohydrate 102.1, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 4.9, Protein 12.9

Tips:

  • Use butternut or kabocha squash for the best flavor and texture in your pumpkin puree.
  • Roast the squash for a deeper, more complex flavor.
  • Use a high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best results.
  • Don't overcook the pasta, or it will become mushy.
  • Add a little pasta water to the sauce to help it emulsify.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Conclusion:

This penne pasta with pumpkin Alfredo sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The roasted pumpkin puree gives the sauce a velvety texture and a rich, sweet flavor. The Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty flavor that balances out the sweetness of the pumpkin. The pasta is cooked al dente and tossed with the sauce, creating a creamy and flavorful dish. This pasta is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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