Cheese Ravioli with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce Recipe

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When I first made this recipe everyone thought: Pumpkin on pasta? EWWWW! But once they tasted it, they couldn't believe how much they liked it! A warm, comforting delicious blend of flavors. —Cheri Neustifter, Sturtevant, Wisconsin

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Cheese Ravioli with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1 package (25 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free milk
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
Dash ground nutmeg
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

Cook ravioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the flour, milk and broth.
In a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the milk mixture, cheese, pumpkin, parsley, sage and nutmeg. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Drain ravioli and stir into sauce. Sprinkle with nuts. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 420 calories, 16 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 662 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Cheese Ravioli with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce in Healthy Cooking October/November 2011, p51

Pine Nuts

Also know as pignolia or pinon, the pine nut is the small seed from one of several pine tree varieties. They are small elongated ivory-colored nuts measuring about 3/8 inch long and having a soft texture and a buttery flavor. Frequently used in Italian dishes and sauces such as pesto, pine nuts are often toasted to enhance their flavor.