00:02This recipe is basically autumn in a bowl, but with enough sophistication to make you feel like you should be dining at a fancy Italian restaurant, instead of standing in your kitchen wearing fuzzy slippers.
00:14Brown butter meets pumpkin in what might be the most genius flavor combination since chocolate and peanut butter.
00:19The vodka brightens the sauce and makes the pumpkin taste more like itself, while crispy sage leaves add earthy crunch.
00:26This dish comes together in about 25 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
00:31For the brown butter base, 3 tablespoons salted butter, 8 fresh sage leaves.
00:37For the vodka sauce, 1 quarter cup olive oil, 1 shallot, 4 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 quarter cup vodka, 1 cup pumpkin puree, salt and pepper, 1 half cup heavy cream or coconut milk, 1 third cup parmesan.
00:53For assembly, 1 pound cheese tortellini, additional parmesan for serving.
01:00In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter with sage leaves over medium heat until golden and nutty, about 4 minutes.
01:07The sage becomes crisp, creating a magical aroma.
01:11Remove the crispy sage leaves and set aside.
01:15Add olive oil, chopped shallot, garlic and oregano to the brown butter in the skillet.
01:19Cook over medium heat until shallots caramelize and golden, about 5 minutes, creating the sauce's aroma base.
01:27Reduce the heat and add tomato paste, pumpkin puree and red pepper flakes, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened.
01:33Stir in vodka and cook 2 minutes to evaporate alcohol.
01:37Add cream, butter and cheese, seasoning well.
01:39Keep warm as you prepare the pasta.
01:42Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil.
01:45Add the tortellini and cook until al dente, typically 2 to 3 minutes for fresh or 8 to 10 minutes for frozen.
01:54Retain 1 cup of pasta water before draining to perfect sauce consistency.
01:59Toss drained tortellini with vodka sauce.
02:01Gradually add pasta water to adjust sauce thickness.
02:05Divide the tortellini on plates, topping with crispy sage leaves and parmesan.
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