perfect pumpkin alfredo

Name: Perfect Pumpkin Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 18 ounce(s) mixed cheese or three cheese tortellini; 3/4 can(s) pumpkin pie filling; 3-4 slice(s) pancetta, diced; 8 ounce(s) parmesen cheese, fresh; 2 tablespoon(s) nutmeg( start with 1 tbs, taste it, and then season to your liking); 1 can(s) peas, canned; 1 can(s) evaporated milk; 1/2 - onion diced (white or yellow); 5 clove(s) garlic minced; - salt and pepper to taste; - cooked chicken breast optional

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Samantha Jacobs

Manchester, NH

Updated on Sep 24, 2012

I love fall and nothing screams fall quite like, pumpkin. I wanted something warm and hearty and delicious, I googled a bunch of different recipes and none of them really struck a chord, so here we are with my own version. =) I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and friends did. Note: We love this with canned peas! It’s the only way you’ll get me to eat peas, so the picture does have peas in it.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Saute

yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

18 ounces mixed cheese or three cheese tortellini
3/4 can pumpkin pie filling
3-4 slices pancetta, diced
8 ounces parmesen cheese, fresh
2 tablespoons nutmeg( start with 1 tbs, taste it, and then season to your liking)
1 can peas, canned
1 can evaporated milk
1/2 - onion diced (white or yellow)
5 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooked chicken breast optional

How To Make perfect pumpkin alfredo

Step 1

Sautée your diced pancetta until crispy. Remove from the pan.

Step 2

Dice your onion and mince your garlic. Sauté your onion on medium heat in your pancetta fat (add a little butter or olive oil if pan seems too dry) until translucent about 5 min. Add your garlic and cook for 1-2 more min.
Step 3

Add 3/4 of a can of pumpkin. Stir for about a min. Put your pasta water to boil.
Step 4

Add nutmeg to pumpkin mixture stir for another min.
Step 5

Cook pasta to directions on package. It shouldn't take long, because it's so fresh.
Step 6

Add evaporated milk to the pumpkin mixture, cook until it starts to thicken and seems like a smooth sauce.
Step 7

Add the cheese a little bit at a time making sure it is all melty and incorporated =) stir for about 2-3 more min to ensure everything is hot.
Step 8

Move cooked pasta back to the pasta pot and pour sauce over it and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Step 9

Serve and enjoy! =)
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