Healthy Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

4.86 from 7 votes

Creamy, savory, and full of fall flavor, this Healthy Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce is a great seasonal twist on a classic dish! Made with pumpkin puree, and a blend of white cheddar, parmesan, and pecorino cheeses, this creamy sauce is the ultimate in fall comfort food made delicious.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 149kcal

Author: Nancylynn

Equipment

skillet

Ingredients

4-5 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp olive oil or sub olive oil spray
4 tsp butter, vegan butter, or ghee
4 tsp gluten free or whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cup original unsweetened almond or cashew milk
1/4 cup freshly shredded white cheddar cheese packed in tight
1/3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan Reggiano cheese packed in tight
2 tablespoon Pecorino Romano cheese or just sub extra Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
dash nutmeg
salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
fresh parsley optional, to garnish

Instructions

Heat a ceramic or stainless steel pan over medium low heat. Add in olive oil and garlic. Stir until fragrant, then add in butter.
Slowly whisk in flour until well combined with the butter and garlic. While whisking, slowly add in 1 1/4 cups of almond milk. Increase heat to medium and allow milk and flour to thicken for several minutes.
Once your roux (aka flour mixture) is thickened, reduce heat to low and add in all the cheese, stirring well until the sauce is creamy, then stir in pumpkin.
Remove from heat. Add in ¼ tsp of salt (or to taste), a sprinkle of pepper, and dash of nutmeg.
Serve with noodles, veggies, and or your favorite protein and top with extra parmesan and garnish with fresh parsley and a pinch of nutmeg.

Video

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Notes

21 DAY FIX: 1/2 BLUE, 1/8 PURPLE, 1 tsp (per serving)

WW link for personal points: Healthy Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

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