Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of cheese tortellini filled with rich ricotta and Parmesan, tossed in a luscious creamy sauce with fresh tomatoes. Perfect for any night!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
For the Pasta:
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually about 3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
For the Sauce:
- 2. Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
- 3. Add Cherry Tomatoes: Toss in halved cherry tomatoes and sauté until they soften and release their juices, around 3 minutes.
- 4. Create Creamy Goodness: Pour in heavy cream and allow it to bubble gently. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined into a smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- 5. Combine Everything: Add the cooked tortellini into the creamy sauce, folding them in gently to coat without breaking apart.
- 6. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh basil on top before serving. Transfer to plates, ensuring each portion is generously coated with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
