PERFECT PUMPKIN ALFREDO

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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

Provided by Samantha Jacobs @Sammyj2489

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Sautée your diced pancetta until crispy. Remove from the pan
  • 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.
  • add 3/4 of a can of pumpkin. Stir for about a min. Put your pasta water to boil.
  • add nutmeg to pumpkin mixture stir for another min.
  • cook pasta to directions on package. It shouldn't take long, because it's so fresh.
  • add evaporated milk to the pumpkin mixture, cook until it starts to thicken and seems like a smooth sauce.
  • add the cheese a little bit at a time making sure it is all melty and incorporated =) then add the peas. stir for about 2-3 more min to ensure everything is hot.
  • move cooked pasta back to the pasta pot and pour sauce over it and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  • serve and enjoy! =)

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