Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce Pasta

• Meat

  • 1 cup Chicken

• Produce

  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, fresh
  • 1 cup Pumpkin, canned

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 12 oz box Spaghetti, whole wheat

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Half & half
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Description

Ingredients

• 12 oz box whole wheat spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 ½ cups half & half
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup leftover chicken

Directions

• In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for about 8 minutes or until tender. Drain it and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and cook garlic for about 30 seconds.
• Then, whisk to combine in the pumpkin and half & half. Add in the grated parmesan, salt and pepper.
• Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Heat the leftover chicken in the microwave for 2 minutes.
• Combine the pasta, sauce and chicken.
• Topped with fresh parley and parmesan for garnish.