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Creamy Pumpkin Tortellini

Name: Creamy Pumpkin Tortellini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1 cup canned pumpkin; Pinch ground nutmeg; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; Additional grated or shredded Parmesan, optional

1 review

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 10, 2022

My kids love the creamy, rich sauce on these tortellinis so much but they don't even know pumpkin is inside. Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best, nutty and delicious flavor. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

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Ingredients

2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 cup canned pumpkin
Pinch ground nutmeg
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Additional grated or shredded Parmesan, optional

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add pumpkin and nutmeg; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
Add tortellini; toss with sauce, adding enough reserved pasta water to coat pasta. Sprinkle with parsley and, if desired, additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 363 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 610mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.

Creamy Pumpkin Tortellini

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