Description
A comforting autumn dish featuring cheese-filled tortellini tossed in a nutty brown butter sauce infused with crispy sage leaves and creamy pumpkin purée. This recipe celebrates classic Italian flavors with a seasonal twist, guiding you through ingredient selection, step-by-step cooking instructions, and expert tips for plating, variations, and pairings. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, you’ll learn how to achieve the ideal balance of sweet pumpkin, fragrant sage, and velvety butter sauce.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook tortellini until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, heat butter in a light-colored skillet over medium heat and let it melt, stirring occasionally.
3. Watch the butter foam and then brown solids until amber and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes.
4. Add sage leaves to the skillet and fry until crisp, about 30 seconds, then remove from heat.
5. Season the brown butter and sage with salt and pepper and stir in pumpkin purée until smooth.
6. Drain tortellini, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water, and add tortellini to the sauce along with reserved water.
7. Toss gently to coat each piece evenly with the sauce.
8. Divide tortellini among warm bowls, garnish with fried sage leaves and additional Parmesan, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Keywords: pumpkin tortellini, sage butter, brown butter sauce, butter cheese tortellini, butter sauce for pasta, autumn pasta, pumpkin pasta