tortellini with pumpkin alfredo sauce

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Oct 24, 2012

This food network magazine recipe is bound to please even the picky eater!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (9 oz. each) cheese tortellini (spinach ones are good too) cook as directed on package
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin solid
  • pinch - freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • pinch - pepper
  • - chopped fresh parsley for garnish

How To Make tortellini with pumpkin alfredo sauce

  • Step 1
    Cook tortellini as directed on package- reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water then drain the pasta. --- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring,until slightly soft, about 2 minutes. Add the pumpkin and nutmeg and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Step 2
    Stir in the cream and bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat to medium low; simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese and cook until thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 3
    Add the tortellini to the skillet and toss with the sauce, adding some of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Divide among bowl and top with more cheese and parsley.

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