Tortellini with Pumpkin Alfredo
This Tortellini with Pumpkin Alfredo is creamy, delicious and so easy to make for a chilly Fall evening. Make tonight a comfort food night!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 459kcal
Ingredients
- 12- oz. cheese tortellini
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup yellow onion diced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- ½ tsp dried sage
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 1¼ cups half-and-half
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese plus more for garnishing
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- chopped fresh parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain tortellini and set aside, but reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Using a large deep skillet, add butter and place over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic and continue sautéing for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add pumpkin, sage and nutmeg; stir and continue sautéing for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add half-and-half; stir until well combined. Once mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Parmesan cheese and pepper; stir until well combined. Continue cooking for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add cooked tortellini and toss until well coated. (If necessary, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen sauce.)
- Divide onto plates and garnish with additional grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7603IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 3mg