Tortellini with Pumpkin Sauce and Peas

Tortellini are topped with a rich and creamy pumpkin pasta sauce and peas for a colorful fall meal that is quick and easy to prepare.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 659 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Place peas in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave into warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 4

Pour pumpkin sauce over pasta and top with peas.