Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce Over Penne Pasta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 514 kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz. penne pasta
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and sliced
- 15 oz. alfredo sauce
- 15 oz. pumpkin puree
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 Tbsp. shaved parmesan
Optional: 2 cups steamed broccoli or other cooked vegetables.
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package instruction and set aside.
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To a large sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic slices. Sauté 2-3 minutes until garlic is lightly browned. Set garlic aside.
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Add prepared alfredo sauce, pumpkin and chopped thyme leaves to pan. Stir to combine. Lower heat to simmer and cook 5-8 minutes.
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Add cooked pasta, toasted garlic, broccoli and chopped thyme. Stir to combine.
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Cook another 2-3 minutes making sure everything is hot.
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Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
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Top with sprig of thyme and a sprinkle of shaved parmesan
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce Over Penne Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 514
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 61mg20%
Sodium 684mg29%
Potassium 346mg10%
Carbohydrates 62g21%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 13316IU266%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 93mg9%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.