Parmesan Tortellini in a Bourbon-Spiked Squash Sauce Recipe

Name: Parmesan Tortellini in a Bourbon-Spiked Squash Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb cheese tortellini (parmesan) or 1 lb cheese ravioli; 1 cup beef broth; 1 garlic clove, smashed; 1 (10 ounce) packagefrozen winter squash puree; 1 -2 tablespoon Bourbon (I use only 1 tablespoon- feel free to omit); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 pinch dried thyme; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; fresh ground pepper, to taste; salt; freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb cheese tortellini (parmesan) or 1 lb cheese ravioli
1 cup beef broth
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 (10 ounce) packagefrozen winter squash puree
1 -2 tablespoon Bourbon (I use only 1 tablespoon- feel free to omit)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 pinch dried thyme
1 tablespoon brown sugar
fresh ground pepper, to taste
salt
freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
Cook the tortellini according to the package directions.
2
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the broth, garlic, and squash puree.
3
Cook the mixture, stirring, until the mixture thickens a bit, about 4-6 minutes.
4
Stir in bourbon, lemon juice, thyme,brown sugar, salt and pepper, and let simmer for 1 more minute.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Drain the tortellini and serve with the sauce on top with grated parmesan.
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Notes: to add a spicy flavor: add a few gratings of nutmeg and a dash of allspice.
8
In winter: a bay leaf will add its own distinctive perfume.
9
For richer sauce: Add 1-2 tablespoons butter at the end of cooking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb cheese tortellini (parmesan) or 1 lb cheese ravioli, 1 cup beef broth, 1 garlic clove, smashed, 1 (10 ounce) packagefrozen winter squash puree, and more.

Yes, Parmesan Tortellini in a Bourbon-Spiked Squash Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Parmesan Tortellini in a Bourbon-Spiked Squash Sauce

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