Pumpkin Alfredo with Cheese Tortellini
Pumpkin Alfredo with Cheese Tortellini
I warned you last week… I am in full Fall mode over here in the Family Fresh Meals household.This delightful recipe was inspired by last month’s Food Network Magazine. Best food mag ever, don’tcha’ think?!
This recipe has family friendly written all over it. Creamy, cheesy, goodness with a hint of smooth pumpkin and we have a WINNER! Did I mention it can be made in 4 simple steps. Add this keeper to your Fall line-up 🙂
Pumpkin Alfredo with Cheese Tortellini
- Cook tortellini as the label directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of cooking water, then drain pasta. Set aside. Meanwhile, heat butter in a skillet and add shallots. Cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add pumpkin and nutmeg and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in cream and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until thick, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese and cook for 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked tortellini and reserved water to the pan and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!
Pumpkin Alfredo with Cheese Tortellini
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Ingredients
- 18 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 TB salted butter
- 1 small shallot diced
- 1/2 Cup canned pumpkin
- 1/8 tsp of grated nutmeg
- 1 & 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup shaved or grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional fresh parsley for topping.
Instructions
- Cook tortellini as the label directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of cooking water, then drain pasta. Set aside. Meanwhile, heat butter in a skillet and add shallots. Cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add pumpkin and nutmeg and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in cream and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until thick, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese and cook for 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked tortellini and reserved water to the pan and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
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I wonder if I could make a huge batch and freeze it?
This is amazing! Next time I’m going to add a little more pumpkin and shallots. Fast, easy and DELICIOUS!!
Oh my goodness, I just made this after picking 26 butternut squash in my garden this morning! I roasted the squash and used the flesh instead of tinned purée. Lots of seasoning and some stock to thin the sauce as I used probably more than a tins worth so had a lot of sauce! It is delicious! the children love it. We had some good quality sausages in with our squash Alfredo tortellini and it was scrummy
Just made this. But I have picky eaters in my family so I didn’t tell them there was pumpkin in it. They love it! Even my picky husband!
Yay! I love to hear stories like this 🙂
I hate pumpkin flavor things. I was iffy about this but I love trying new things so I gave it a try. Its Fall so why not right?! I told my husband and kids what I was making, they all gave me a weird gross face…but guess what.. they ALL ate it and got seconds!! Wasnt much left for a second plate lol but still. They wanted more! One of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your recipe!!!
My girls are the same way. Not a huge fan of pumpkin flavored food, but they gobble this up! haha. So happy you all loved it!