TORTELLINI WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE AND PEAS

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A rich, easy pumpkin-based sauce marries perfectly with your favorite tortellini. Peas add color and extra nutrition.

Provided by mrs. walter

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup chicken broth
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package frozen peas

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add pumpkin, evaporated milk, and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir Parmesan cheese and black pepper into pumpkin sauce.
  • Place peas in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave into warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour pumpkin sauce over pasta and top with peas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.3 calories, Carbohydrate 80.1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1349.9 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

Nancy Njeri
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the tortellini and peas were cooked perfectly.


mudassar hussain
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This was a great recipe! The pumpkin sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the peas added a nice touch of sweetness.


Grace Hailey
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pumpkin sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the peas added a nice pop of color and sweetness. The tortellini cooked perfectly and the whole dish c


Shemsu Habib
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This was a great recipe! The pumpkin sauce was delicious and the peas added a nice touch of sweetness. The tortellini cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together easily.


Sujan Thapa
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy pumpkin sauce and the peas added a nice pop of color. The tortellini cooked perfectly and the whole dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!


iLHAG KHAN
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This was a great recipe! The pumpkin sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the peas added a nice touch of sweetness. The tortellini cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together easily. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for


Vector Impulse
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory sauce. The tortellini and peas were cooked perfectly though.


Emrah Horasan
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I wasn't sure how I would feel about pumpkin in a savory dish, but I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the peas added a nice pop of color and sweetness. The tortellini cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together


Danielle Ibarra
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This was a great recipe! The pumpkin sauce was delicious and the peas added a nice touch of sweetness. The tortellini cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together easily. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and


Toang Mamuok Nhial
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the tortellini and peas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Mariane Mukazigama
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This recipe was a hit! The pumpkin sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the peas added a nice pop of color and sweetness. The tortellini cooked perfectly and held the sauce well. Overall, a delicious and easy-to-make dish that I will definitely be mak