Description
Golden puff pastry cauldrons filled with creamy pumpkin Alfredo pasta—this cozy, festive dish is perfect for fall dinners and Halloween gatherings. Easy to make, vegetarian-friendly, and visually stunning.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 oz pasta (penne or shells)
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten
Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Stir in pumpkin puree, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer 3–4 minutes until smooth.
4. Combine the cooked pasta with the pumpkin Alfredo sauce and stir to coat evenly.
5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut puff pastry into rounds to fit muffin tins. Line each muffin cup, leaving some pastry overhanging.
6. Fill each pastry cup with the pasta mixture. Fold overhanging pastry on top slightly. Brush with beaten egg.
7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
8. Cool slightly before removing from tins. Garnish with herbs if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Make sure your puff pastry is fully thawed before using.
For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the filling.
Reheat leftovers in the oven to maintain pastry crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cauldron
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pumpkin pasta, fall dinner, puff pastry, Halloween recipe