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Creamy Pumpkin Tortellini Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Pumpkin Tortellini is a comforting Italian pasta dish featuring cheese-filled tortellini tossed in a creamy, spiced pumpkin sauce. This warm and flavorful recipe combines garlic, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic spices like nutmeg and Italian seasoning, garnished with fresh parsley. It’s perfect for a cozy fall dinner and comes together quickly on the stovetop.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 20 oz cheese tortellini

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook the tortellini: Boil the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta well and set it aside to keep warm.
  2. Sauté the garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Make the pumpkin sauce: Stir in the pumpkin puree and heavy cream into the skillet with the garlic. Mix them well to create a smooth sauce base.
  4. Season the sauce: Add salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and Italian seasoning to the pumpkin sauce. Stir thoroughly to combine all the warm, savory flavors.
  5. Simmer the sauce: Reduce the heat slightly and let the sauce simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens slightly and becomes creamy.
  6. Toss tortellini in sauce: Add the cooked tortellini back into the skillet and gently toss them in the pumpkin sauce to coat each piece evenly.
  7. Add Parmesan cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the pasta and stir for another minute, allowing the cheese to melt into the sauce for extra richness.
  8. Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the pumpkin tortellini with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while warm for the best flavor.

Notes

  • You can add cooked chicken or mushrooms to this dish for extra protein and enhanced flavor.
  • Using fresh tortellini rather than dried will yield a better, more delicate pasta texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://myhomemadecooking.com/creamy-pumpkin-tortellini-pasta-recipe/