TORTELLINI WITH PUMPKIN ALFREDO SAUCE

Tortellini with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pkg (9 oz. each) cheese tortellini (spinach ones are good too) cook as directed on package
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1/2 c canned 100% pure pumpkin solid
pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/4 c heavy cream
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
pinch pepper
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

1. Cook 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.
2. Stir 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.
3. Add 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.