Creamy pumpkin alfredo with a crisp rosemary breadcrumb topping. A perfect cozy, 30 min fall dinner!! The pasta and sauce all come together in a single pot.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 30 minutes
  • Total time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American, Italian

Ingredients

For the pumpkin alfredo

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2.5 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup water or broth
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 6 ounces fettucini
  • 1/4 cup vegan parmesan (divided)

For the Breadcrumb Topping

  • 2 teaspoons vegan butter
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary (chopped into 2 to 3 pieces)
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

For Garnish

  • pepper flakes, parsley or other fresh herbs

Method

Make the pumpkin alfredo.

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the extra virgin olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook until the garlic starts to turn golden on some edges. Add the flour, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper and mix in. If the flour is too dry add another 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil and cook.
  2. Then add one cup of water by pouring in about 1/3 cup at a time and mix it in with the flour. This helps the flour mix in and reduces the chances of lumps. Once mixed in add the pumpkin puree, the rest of the water, salt, and nutritional yeast, and mix really well. Bring it to a boil and add the fettucini to the skillet and press it into the mixture.
  3. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of vegan parmesan and cover with the lid. Let it cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Stir at the 12-minute mark to make sure the noodles are not sticking to each other. Continue to cook until the noodles are cooked to your preference. In the meantime, make the breadcrumb topping.

Make the breadcrumb topping while the pasta cooks.

  1. Add the vegan butter to a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and rosemary, and cook for a few seconds, then add the breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt. Cook until the mixture is golden, and use it to top the pasta.
  2. By now, your pasta should be nearly done. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Add in more salt or herbs if needed. Top it with the rest of the vegan parmesan, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Cover with the lid and switch off the heat.
  3. Let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes for the parmesan to soften or melt and then serve topped with the breadcrumb topping and with some garlic bread on the side.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.