Name: Barilla® Three Cheese Tortellini with Creamy Acorn Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ingredients for Barilla® Three Cheese Tortellini with Creamy Acorn Squash Sauce; 1 Package Barilla® Three Cheese Tortellini; 4 Ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 Cups acorn squash, peeled and cubed; 2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1 Teaspoon Nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon cumin powder; 1 Cup pasta cooking water; 1 Cup Milk; To Taste Salt and black pepper

Barilla^® Three Cheese Tortellini with Creamy Acorn Squash

45 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Gatherings Fall Recipes Dairy/Cream Classic Blue Box Filled

This easy creamy fall pasta recipe comes together quickly with only ten ingredients. Barilla^® Three Cheese Tortellini is combined with the velvety texture of blended acorn squash with cream cheese, pasta water, and milk. The nutmeg and cumin bring out the flavors of the squash making this a great savory fall recipe staple.

Ingredients

6 servings

Ingredients for Barilla^® Three Cheese Tortellini with Creamy Acorn Squash Sauce

1Package Barilla^® Three Cheese Tortellini

4Ounces cream cheese, softened

2Cups acorn squash, peeled and cubed

2Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1Tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1Teaspoon Nutmeg

¼teaspoon cumin powder

1Cup pasta cooking water

1Cup Milk

To TasteSalt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Before draining reserve one cup of pasta cooking water.

Step 3

Meanwhile, toss the squash cubes with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and evenly spread on a sheet tray. Bake until the squash is fork-tender, about 25 minutes.

Step 4

In a food processor blend the baked squash, pasta water, milk, and cream cheese.

Step 5

Pour the mixture into large bowl, season with nutmeg, cumin, and dried parsley flakes. Add in the tortellini and gently stir to combine.

Three Cheese Tortellini

Barilla^® Three Cheese Tortellini is crafted with sheets of delicate egg pasta, then filled with a perfectly balanced blend of three flavorful cheeses— Ricotta, Emmentaler (also known as Swiss), and Italian cheese. When these three distinctive flavors are combined, they create a delightful cheese tortellini inspired by traditional Italian cuisine. Our filled pasta shapes are perfect for easy weeknight meals with a hearty pasta sauce or featured in a simple pasta salad or soup.

Shape

Tortellini

Range

Classic Blue Box

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