Cheese Tortellini Alfredo

Name: Cheese Tortellini Alfredo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta Cheese Tortellini; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup heavy cream; ½ cup Parmesan Cheese; ground pepper; nutmeg

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
622 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Cheese Tortellini Alfredo

Yvette Baldwin

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An excellent cream sauce surrounds delightful cheese-filled pasta. It does not get any better than this.

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Ingredients

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1 pound pasta Cheese Tortellini
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
ground pepper fresh
nutmeg a few grinds

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Instructions

In a large pot of salted water cook the tortellini according to the package directions.
Drain the tortellini and return them to the pot. Fold in the butter until melted.
Add the Parmiggiano and the heavy cream. Stir until the tortellini absorbs the cream. Add a dash of nutmeg and freshly ground black pepper.
Add more parmesan cheese and serve hot.

Notes

Substitutes and additions
While the traditional Alfredo sauce is inimitable, there are several alternatives you can consider to cater to different dietary requirements or preferences.
While the traditional Alfredo sauce is inimitable, there are several alternatives you can consider to cater to different dietary requirements or preferences.
For those who are lactose intolerant or follow a vegan lifestyle, you can substitute the heavy cream with unsweetened almond milk or soy milk. Instead of butter, use a dairy-free butter substitute or olive oil. Vegan parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast can replace the conventional parmesan cheese.
If you are gluten-sensitive, replace the traditional tortellini with a gluten-free variant. Many gluten-free pastas are available on the market now, made from various ingredients like brown rice, corn, and quinoa.
For a healthier, lower-fat version, use low-fat milk instead of heavy cream. You can also consider using Neufchatel cheese or light cream cheese instead of butter for a lower fat but still creamy texture.
Additions
Of course, you can use your favorite pasta, but fettuccine is the original choice.
Chicken Tortellini Alfredo is a wonderful recipe that can be created by just adding leftover chicken that is chopped up in small dice and added to the pasta. If you wish, you can warm it up by sauteing it in butter to warm it up for a couple of minutes.
Sautee mild Italian sausage and add it to your sauce, making another option for your tortellini recipes.
If you feel adventurous, consider adding vegetables to your sauce. Broccoli florets or peas can take this dish to the next level and provide a much-needed nutritional boost.
You can make a garlicky Alfredo sauce with fresh tortellini or even cheese-filled tortellini by adding minced garlic cloves.
Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce: For those who are lactose intolerant or follow a vegan lifestyle, you can substitute the heavy cream with unsweetened almond milk or soy milk. Instead of butter, use a dairy-free butter substitute or olive oil. Vegan parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast can replace the conventional parmesan cheese.
Gluten-Free Pasta: If you are gluten-sensitive, replace the traditional tortellini with a gluten-free variant. Many gluten-free pastas are available on the market now, made from various ingredients like brown rice, corn, and quinoa.
Low-Fat Alfredo Sauce: For a healthier, lower-fat version, use low-fat milk instead of heavy cream. You can also consider using Neufchatel cheese or light cream cheese instead of butter for a lower fat but still creamy texture.
Of course, you can use your favorite pasta, but fettuccine is the original choice.
Chicken Tortellini Alfredo is a wonderful recipe that can be created by just adding leftover chicken that is chopped up in small dice and added to the pasta. If you wish, you can warm it up by sauteing it in butter to warm it up for a couple of minutes.
Sautee mild Italian sausage and add it to your sauce, making another option for your tortellini recipes.
If you feel adventurous, consider adding vegetables to your sauce. Broccoli florets or peas can take this dish to the next level and provide a much-needed nutritional boost.
You can make a garlicky Alfredo sauce with fresh tortellini or even cheese-filled tortellini by adding minced garlic cloves.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 622kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 85g (28%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 219mg (9%) Potassium 286mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 710IU (14%) Calcium 191mg (19%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 622 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	622kcal	31%
Carbohydrates	85g	28%
Protein	19g	38%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	12g	60%
Cholesterol	64mg	21%
Sodium	219mg	9%
Potassium	286mg	6%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	710IU	14%
Calcium	191mg	19%
Iron	1.6mg	9%