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Creamy Tortellini

A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring cheese-filled tortellini in a luscious sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning for flavor
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook the Tortellini
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the tortellini in a colander and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Add the grated parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce, tossing gently to coat the pasta evenly.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.

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