Description
Creamy Tortellini with Tomatoes is a quick and delicious dish that combines the richness of cream with the freshness of tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated tortellini (cheese or meat-filled)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the drained diced tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet, stirring gently to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the tortellini and stir until melted and combined.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for more nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Tortellini, Tomato Pasta, Italian Recipe