A kid-approved, easy recipe for Sage and Pumpkin Alfredo that's perfect for Halloween week. This creamy pasta dish combines farfalle pasta with a pumpkin puree sauce, garlic, sage, and parmesan cheese to create a comforting meal.
1: Cook Farfalle pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid to thin out sauce as necessary.
2: Heat butter over medium heat until it begins to brown. Toss in half of the fresh sage leaves and garlic, sauteing until soft and fragrant.
3: Add the pumpkin, heavy cream and ground nutmeg. Simmer until slightly thickened.
4: Mix in the parmesan and stir to combine. Once the cheese blends into the sauce, add the pasta to the pan.
5: Thin the sauce with the reserved pasta water as needed.
6: Top with additional parmesan and season to taste.
7: Serve immediately with reserved sage leaves for garnish.
