TORTELLINI WITH PUMPKIN ALFREDO SAUCE

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Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
2 (9 oz) packages cheese tortellini
` tblspoon unsalted butter
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
pinch of freshly grated nutmet
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesean
freshly ground pepper
chopped fresh Italian parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water Heat butter in skillet, add shallots about 2 minutes. Add pumpkin and nutmeg, stirring for 1 minute. Stir in cream and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring until slightly shickened, about 5 minutes. Stire in the cheese and cook until thick. Season with salt and pepper. Add tortellini to skillet and toss with sauce, adding reserved cooking water if necessary. Top with more cheese and parsley.

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