Ravioli with Pumpkin Alfredo

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package fresh pasta (we used cheese ravioli, per recipe recommendation)
1/2 batch Guiltless Alfredo Sauce (recipe below)
1/2 Tbsp. real butter
1/4 cup finely minced onion
2 Tbsp. chicken broth
1 Tbsp. freshly chopped sage (or 1 tsp. dry sage leaves)
1/2 Tbsp. fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme)
1/2 cup canned pumpkin

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat. When melted, add onion and saute until it is translucent and fragrant.
3. Add chicken broth and herbs. Use a spatula to deglaze the pan a bit and get any cooked bits of onion off the bottom. Add pumpkin and whisk to combine. Add alfredo sauce, stir to combine, and cook until heated through. Serve immediately over the cooked pasta.

Guiltless Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

2 cups low-fat milk
1/3 cup (3 oz.) low-fat cream cheese
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a blender, blend the milk, cream cheese, flour, and salt until smooth and set aside.
2. In a large, nonstick saucepan, melt butter on medium-high heat and add the garlic. Saute the garlic for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent the garlic from sticking and burning.
3. Add the milk mixture to the pan. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes or until it just comes to a simmer. Keep stirring and let it cook for a few minutes more or until the sauce thickens, about 6-7 minutes.
4. Once the sauce has started to thicken, remove from heat. Whisk the cheese into the sauce and immediately cover the pan.
5. Allow the sauce to stand for at least 10 minutes before using. It will continue to thicken upon standing.
6. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days. The sauce will become thick once refrigerated. To use it, reheat the sauce and add a little milk until the desired consistency is reached.

Notes:  If I remember correctly from March 2018, this went over alright with the adults, but the kids weren't huge fans. However, the Guiltless Alfredo Sauce recipe is a household staple!

Source: Our Best Bite Cookbook