Description
Creamy tortellini with tomatoes is a delicious pasta dish that combines cheese-filled tortellini with a rich and creamy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked tortellini and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Mix well.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini for a better texture.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Add spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: creamy tortellini, pasta, tomato sauce, cheese tortellini