This creamy Tortellini Pumpkin Sauce is super easy to put together and will satisfy the whole family because it is definitely a delicious recipe for dinner.
Today I’m sharing with you one more fall flavor recipe inspired by my last pumpkin sauce recipe Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce Pasta, which was a hit in my home. It is very easy to make, quick, and also very tasty. Even if you don’t like much pumpkin you will enjoy this sauce for sure. I guarantee especially because my husband is a very picky eater and he hates pumpkins but I was surprised to see him eating and asking for more when I made this pumpkin sauce with pasta. Here are 8 Pumpkin Sauces You Need to Make This Fall that I promise you picky eats will love as well!
I really couldn’t believe it. I was even more surprised when a few weeks ago his cousins came to town from Montreal and I asked him what to make for dinner and he said to me: “Why don’t you make that dish with pumpkin sauce?” I thought “What? Am I really hearing what I am hearing, right now?” So, if you don’t like pumpkin you can definitely start to try it with this sauce. I am sure you will enjoy it. Just for the record, after making this pumpkin sauce dish, I also made Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with pumpkin sauce and again my husband ate 4 of them. Not bad, right?
For this recipe you will need to buy a pumpkin puree can, which is so easy to find everywhere at this time of the year or you can make your own pumpkin puree (then use it to make this Paleo Chocolate Pumpkin Cake and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread year-round!!) So, now you don’t have any excuse not to try this sauce. And for the rest of the ingredients, I am sure you have all of them on hand because you only will need garlic, onions, half & half cream, Parmesan, and salt and pepper. Easy!! This dish is even tastier because you will put this sauce on top of cheese tortellini. Who doesn’t like tortellini? I bet this dish will be a winner at your place too. Enjoy! And if you have extra tortellini in your freezer, you should try this Kale Tomato Tortellini Soup!
Tortellini Pumpkin Sauce
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Ingredients
- 2 (9-ounce) packages cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 cup canned pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 ½ cups half & half
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- In large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini according to label directions. Drain it and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and cook garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Then, whisk to combine in the pumpkin and half & half.
- Add in the grated Parmesan, salt and pepper.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the tortellini to the sauce skillet and mix well to combine.
- Before serving, topped with fresh parley and Parmesan for garnish.
Tips
- The sauce was adapted from Tastes Lovely.
- You can try my homemade pumpkin puree if you cannot find canned pumpkin.
- Canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie filling are different as pumpkin pie filling is seasoned with spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and sugar. Make sure to buy the correct can!
- Use any type of tortellini you like! Three cheese tortellini is also another favourite for this recipe.
- To store: Keep the tortellini pumpkin sauce recipe in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
- To reheat: You can reheat the leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- To freeze: You can freeze leftover tortellini in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
I absolutely LOVE pasta with pumpkin sauce! I fell in love with it this fall and I think it’s safe to say that I’m hooked! 😉 You seriously made this tortellini SO pretty, Olivia! I want it all!
Ashley says
I absolutely love using pumpkin sauce and with the tortellini??? This looks fantastic!! So fall-ish too!
eat good 4 life says
Another great contender recipe for the holidays ahead. I love the fact that this is actually tortellini instead of plain pasta. So much better!
Katie says
Made this as a weeknight family meal. My kids loved it. I think it needs some contrast, next time I will add sage sausage.
Olivia Ribas says
Mm.. Sage sausage sounds great for this recipe.
Amarra says
How is the calories and nutrition info calculated?? Just the sauce? Because I haven’t found any cheese tortillini thats less than the total calories for this recipe. Any tortillini brand suggestions???