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Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

September 15, 2015 by myrecipeconfessions

 

Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce is smooth and creamy sauce, with a subtle sweetness from the pumpkin. Don't let the name fool you, this is a very easy recipe to make. Serve it over a bed of pasta for the perfect fall or winter dinner!

Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce is a smooth and creamy sauce with a subtle sweetness of pumpkin that is rounded out by the sage and thyme. This sauce comes together very quickly. It is heavenly when served over cheese ravioli and sprinkled with toasted pecans and fresh parsley on top.

Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce might seem like an odd to some, but once you try it, you will realize that it is the perfect warm and comforting recipe for a cool fall or winter night.

Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce is smooth and creamy sauce, with a subtle sweetness from the pumpkin. Don't let the name fool you, this is a very easy recipe to make. Serve it over a bed of pasta for the perfect fall or winter dinner!

I like to make my own Pumpkin Pie Spice because the flavor is a lot more vibrant than the store bought blend. You can find the recipe for my Pumpkin Pie Spice here.

With love from my kitchen to yours,

Carrie

Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce is smooth and creamy sauce, with a subtle sweetness from the pumpkin. Don't let the name fool you, this is a very easy recipe to make. Serve it over a bed of pasta for the perfect fall or winter dinner!

Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

1 tbsp. of butter

1 tsp. of garlic, minced

1 tbsp. of flour

1 cup of chicken broth

1 cup of pumpkin puree

2 cups of half and half

1  1/2 tsp. of pumpkin pie spice

1/2 tsp. of thyme

1/2 tsp. of sage

1 tsp. of onion powder

1/2 cup of parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp. of salt

Garnish

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

1/4 cup of toasted pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add cheese ravioli and cook according to package directions. Drain.
  2. Over medium heat in a medium-sized sauce pan, saute the garlic in the butter until aromatic, about 3 to 6 minutes. Add the flour and cook until the mixture turns a light golden brown and it has a nutty aroma.
  3. Whisk in the chicken broth and pumpkin puree until smooth and creamy. Turn the heat down to medium heat. Stir in the half and half, pumpkin pie spice, thyme, sage, and onion powder and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the parmesan cheese and salt and continue to cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and gently toss the ravioli into the sauce. Top with toasted pecans, and chopped parsley.

 

Here are a few other paste recipes you might enjoy.

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Comments

  1. Courtney Botbyl says

    October 1, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    Sounds great! How many people does this recipe serve?

    • myrecipeconfessions says

      October 3, 2016 at 9:34 am

      Courtney,

      The Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce is amazing! It serves 6 to 8 people. I can’t wait for you to make it.

      ~Carrie

  2. Amanda says

    September 13, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Did you really mean 30-60 minutes for the garlic in step 2?!

    • myrecipeconfessions says

      September 13, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      Amanda,

      Whoops, that is suppose to say 3 to 6 minutes. I am fixing the recipe right now. Thanks for catching my mistake!

      ~Carrie

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  1. Best Pumpkin Recipes on the Net (September 2015 Edition) – 210 recipes | The Food Explorer says:
    October 5, 2015 at 9:59 am

    […] We love this sauce for its smooth texture and the subtle sweetness of pumpkin that is rounded out by the sage and thyme. This sauce comes together very quickly. It is heavenly when served over cheese ravioli and sprinkled with toasted pecans and fresh parsley on top. It is a combination that might seem odd to some, but once you try it, you will realize that it is the perfect warm and comforting meal for a cool autumn night. Via myrecipeconfessions.com […]

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