Cheese Tortellini's with Pumpkin Sauce

 Bring fall into your home with this fun, simple recipe!  This recipe was a hit with my whole family.

  Cheese Tortellini with Pumpkin Sauce
Adapted from Food Network Magazine, Oct/2012

1-16 oz package frozen cheese tortellini
1 Tablespoon butter
1 Tablespoon flour
1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin
pinch of nutmeg (fresh or ground)
1 1/2 cups half and half
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
Sea salt
Freshly ground pepper.

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Cook the tortellini as the directions suggest.
2. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a medium-high heat skillet.  Add the flour and make a roux. Add the pumpkin, nutmeg. Gradually stir in the half and half and bring to a low boil.  Reduce the heat to medium low, simmer, stirring until slightly thickened.  (about 5 minutes).  Stir in the cheese and cook until thick, about 1 more minute.  Season with Salt and pepper.  
3. Drain the tortellini. Add the tortellini to the skillet and toss with the sauce.  Top with more cheese if desired.

I hope you enjoy this meal as much as we did.

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