Skinny Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: servings

Calories: 390kcal

Author: Melanie Bauer | Melanie Makes

This eight ingredient Skinny Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce uses common pantry and fridge ingredients which means you can enjoy it any day of the week without making a special trip to the grocery store. Garlic, Parmesan cheese, chicken broth and Greek yogurt are thickened into an amazing creamy sauce. Once you stir in pumpkin puree and a sprinkle of ground nutmeg, well, an autumn pasta favorite is born.

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Ingredients

16 ounces fettuccine
2 tablespoons butter
6 garlic cloves minced
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley to garnish, if desired

Instructions

Cook pasta per package instructions in heavily salted water to al dente.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt better.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about two minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth and cornstarch. Stir into saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Turn off heat.
Stir in pumpkin puree, cheese and yogurt until combined and smooth.
Add pasta and toss to coat.
Season with nutmeg and additional salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

Adapted from Rocco's Fettuccine Alfredo.

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