Parmesan Tortellini In A Bourbon Spiked Squash Sauce Recipe

This irresistible vegetarian pasta dish is inspired by Melissa Clark's "The Instant Gourmet." A creamy, bourbon-spiked butternut squash sauce coats tender cheese tortellini in minutes! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal, offering a sophisticated flavor profile that's surprisingly simple to achieve. Elevate your pasta night with this unique and flavorful twist!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 405 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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How to Make Parmesan Tortellini In A Bourbon Spiked Squash Sauce

  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
  2. While tortellini cooks, combine vegetable broth, minced garlic, and butternut squash puree in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened (about 4-6 minutes).
  4. Stir in bourbon, lemon juice, thyme, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. If using, add the bay leaf. Simmer for 1 minute.
  5. (Optional) If you want a richer sauce, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of butter.
  6. Drain the tortellini, reserving some pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Add the tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat. Add a little pasta water if needed to thin the sauce to your liking.
  7. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

20g

Carbs

21g

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