Description
Warm, cozy, and visually stunning, these Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta Cauldrons are the perfect blend of seasonal elegance and creamy comfort. Roasted sugar pumpkins serve as edible bowls filled with rich Alfredo-coated pasta, offering a delightful twist on your classic pasta night. Whether you’re looking for unique dinner ideas, fall entertaining dishes, or a creative and easy recipe that makes an impression, this dish delivers on all fronts. Ideal for a quick dinner or healthy snack upgrade with seasonal flair.
Ingredients
4 small sugar pumpkins
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut tops off pumpkins and scoop out seeds.
2. Brush insides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast pumpkins and lids on a baking sheet for 30–35 minutes until fork-tender.
4. Boil pasta in salted water until just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
5. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes.
6. Add cream and let simmer. Slowly whisk in parmesan until sauce is smooth.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Stir in parsley.
8. Toss cooked pasta in Alfredo sauce. Add reserved water to loosen if needed.
9. Fill roasted pumpkins with Alfredo pasta. Garnish with parsley, parmesan, and pumpkin seeds.
10. Optional: Return filled pumpkins to oven for 5–10 minutes at 350°F before serving.
Notes
Roast the pumpkins just until tender to avoid collapsing.
Whisk cheese into Alfredo sauce gradually to keep it silky.
Use fresh parmesan and pasta water to control the sauce texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pumpkin bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: fall dinner, pumpkin pasta, Alfredo, easy dinner recipe, seasonal recipes