Tortellini With Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• kosher salt
• 2 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini
• 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup pumpkin, canned (pure)
• 1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (plus more for topping)
• fresh ground pepper
• fresh parsley, chopped for topping (optional)

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add the tortellini and cook as the label directs. reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
• 2 meanwhile, 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, cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• 3 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, about 1 more minute. season with salt and pepper.
• 4 add the tortellini to the skillet and toss with the sauce, adding some of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed.
• 5 divide among bowls and top with more cheese and parsley.