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Truffle Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
2
In a pan over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil.
3
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
4
Stir in pumpkin purée, then pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
5
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
6
Reduce heat and add Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and sauce is smooth.
7
Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Stir to combine.
8
Drizzle in truffle oil and mix well. Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
9
Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan cheese.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Master the Pasta Water Technique 💧Reserve at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining, then add it gradually to achieve a silky sauce consistency—the starch emulsifies the cream and oil for a luxurious texture.
- Toast Your Garlic First 🧄Gently warm minced garlic in butter over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes before adding cream to mellow its sharpness and infuse the entire sauce with deep, sweet garlic flavor.
- Temper the Pumpkin Purée 🎃Heat the pumpkin purée separately or warm it gradually into the cream mixture to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth, cohesive sauce with no lumpy texture.
- Time Your Truffle Oil Addition ✨Add truffle oil only at the very end off heat—high temperatures destroy its delicate aromatics, so finish the plated dish with a final drizzle for maximum truffle intensity and luxury.
- Balance Your Seasoning Layers 🧂Use both garlic powder and fresh garlic plus onion powder to build complex umami depth, then taste and adjust salt last since Parmesan cheese already adds significant saltiness to the sauce.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
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