Pumpkin Alfredo with Cheese Tortellini
Just when you thought Alfredo Sauce couldn't get any better...along comes this Pumpkin Alfredo with Cheese Tortellini recipe.
Prep Time12 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: pasta, Thanksgiving
Keyword: Pumpkin Alfredo with Cheese Tortellini
Servings: 4
Calories: 457kcal
- 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.
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!
Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4902IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 4mg