Creamy Tortellini

⏱️ 30 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Medium
Italian dinner
Creamy Tortellini
Nutrition per Serving
759
Calories
28g
Protein
53g
Carbs
49g
Fat

This Creamy Tortellini features tender pasta enveloped in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a perfect weeknight meal that's both comforting and delicious.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 pound tortellini (choose your favorite filling)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • fresh parsley (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Cook the Tortellini:: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining the tortellini.
  2. 2Make the Sauce:: While the tortellini is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Pour in the heavy cream and add Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let the cream reduce slightly for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3Combine Tortellini and Sauce:: Add the cooked and drained tortellini to the skillet. Toss to coat with the creamy sauce. Gradually add the reserved pasta water, about a tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  4. 4Stir In Cheese:: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5Garnish and Serve:: Serve the creamy garlic tortellini hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by jocooks.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.