20+ Sauces for Tortellini (EASY Tortellini Sauce Recipes)

Wondering what the best sauces for tortellini are? There are so many great options! Try this Tortellini in Cream Sauce! A marinara and garlicky cream sauce are tossed with cheese tortellini in one pan and topped with burrata. It’s the ultimate comfort food!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce (or 3 cups homemade marinara sauce)
• 20 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (roughly chopped, plus more for serving)
• 1 clove garlic (grated or finely minced)
• Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 8 ounces burrata cheese (at room temperature)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions.
2. 2Meanwhile, add the marinara sauce to a large skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream, basil, garlic and red pepper flakes and keep warm over low heat.
3. 3Once the tortellini have finished cooking, drain and add to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine.
4. 4Divide the tortellini between plates and top with burrata and fresh basil. Enjoy!