Tortellini in Roasted Pumpkin Sauce

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chop the red onion

deseed and chop  the bell pepper

deseed and chop  the pumpkin

on a baking sheet,  combine onion,  bell pepper, pumpkin,  cherry tomatoes, oil, paprika, salt, pepper,  Italian seasoning,  chili flakes and  balsamic vinegar

transfer to the oven,  bake for 30 minutes  at 400°F/200°C

when ready,  boil tortellini  in salted water  for 2-3 minutes

drain,  reserving 1 cup  cooking water

transfer  roasted vegetables  to a blender

add tomato paste  and 1/2 cup  cooking water,  blend until smooth

add to a pot set  over medium low,  combine with  grated Parmesan

adjust salt  and pepper,  add tortellini

stir to combine, add  more cooking water  if needed

finish off with  black pepper  and chili flakes