Pumpkin Alfredo Tortellini

Boil a pot of water. Add tortellini and cook for 5 minutes. When it’s done, reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water, drain off the rest and set pasta and the reserved water aside.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat then add minced shallot. Cook shallots for 5 minutes, until soft. Add pumpkin and nutmeg to pan, stir for 1 1/2 minutes. Whisk in the cream, stir until well blended. Turn down heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, until thickened.

Add Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper. Cook while stirring for 1 more minute. Add the reserved pasta water and cooked tortellini to the pan and mix into the sauce.

Serve with a pinch of nutmeg and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.