Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta with Sage
This creamy pumpkin alfredo pasta with sage and chicken is a delicious and FAST 10 minute dinner full of fall flavors!
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 673.5
- 12 oz Spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves of garlic grated or finely minced
- 1 cup canned pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling!
- 2 cups half & half
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 10 sage leaves chopped, about 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 6 oz grilled chicken
In a large skillet, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
In a medium size skillet over medium heat, melt the butter then cook the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in the pumpkin and half & half. Whisk to combine. Add in the grated parmesan, chopped sage leaves, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Taste to see if you want to add more salt and pepper. Continue to cook the sauce over low heat until the pasta is done cooking.
Heat the chicken breast strips in the microwave for 2 minutes.
When the pasta is done cooking, combine the pasta, sauce and chicken. Toss to combine. Serve warm, topped with fresh sage leaves for garnish.
Calories: 673.5 | Total Carbs: 75.3g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 27.5g | Fiber: 4.7g | Net Carbs: 71g