tortellini with pumpkin alfredo sauce
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
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Step 1Cook 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.
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Step 2Stir 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.
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Step 3Add 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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Category:
Pasta
Category:
Other Sauces
Category:
Casseroles
Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Stove Top
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