Description
This Creamy Tortellini recipe is a quick and easy comfort food dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender tortellini is tossed in a rich and flavorful sauce made with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound tortellini (any filling)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Make Sauce: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and add Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally.
- Combine and Finish: Add cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cheese: Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for optimal flavor and texture.
- Consistency: Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Lighter Version: Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add-Ins: Include cooked vegetables like spinach or peas.
- Seasoning: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 600kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
