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Cheese Tortellini with Creamy Sauce

A comforting and easy-to-make Italian pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini smothered in a luscious creamy sauce with Parmesan and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 735 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Cheese Tortellini refrigerated or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • Fresh Basil & Parsley
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Melt butter and olive oil, sauté garlic, pour in heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan and seasonings.
  • Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Add fresh herbs and any optional add-ins.
  • Mix the cooked tortellini with the creamy sauce. Adjust seasonings and serve hot.
  • Garnish with extra herbs and Parmesan. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

Optional add-ins: spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, chicken, sausage

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 735kcalCarbohydrates: 59.3gProtein: 22.3gFat: 48.3gSaturated Fat: 25.5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 1100mgFiber: 2.8gSugar: 4g
Keyword Cheese Tortellini, comfort food, creamy sauce, easy dinner