Healthy One Pot Pumpkin Alfredo
A creamy, comforting pasta dish with pumpkin and sage, made in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 lb bowtie pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp flour
- 1.5 cups evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 8 leaves sage leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes, then drain and dry pot.
- Sauté chicken in olive oil for 5-6 minutes until browned, then set aside.
- Melt butter, sauté garlic, add flour, then whisk in evaporated milk, cream, and pumpkin until thickened. Stir in salt, pepper, and parmesan.
- Add cooked pasta, chicken, sage, and red peppers; toss and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle additional parmesan before serving.