Cheese Tortellini in Garlic Butter Sauce

Name: Cheese Tortellini in Garlic Butter Sauce
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 32 ounces chicken broth; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; fresh basil

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Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
508 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
Italian, American

Cheese Tortellini in Garlic Butter Sauce

Eric Vasquez

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An easy, delicious recipe for Cheese Tortellini in a simple garlic butter sauce with basil. Keep it warm in a crockpot for a party appetizer, or serve up in a big bowl for a comforting weeknight meal in 15 minutes or less.

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Ingredients

Servings

32 ounces chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided (see note 1)
2 tablespoons cornstarch (see note 2)
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini (see note 3)
4 tablespoons butter (see note 4)
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
fresh basil chiffonade, for garnish, optional

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Instructions

In a large pot, bring 2 1/2 cups broth to a boil. Add cheese tortellini. Return to a boil and cook until the tortellini float to the top of the water, about 3 minutes. The internal temperature of a tortellini should be 165 degrees. Drain completely.
Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 1 1/2 cups broth with corn starch. In a large non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Stir in garlic and basil and cook 2 minutes.
Add broth-cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil; simmer until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes longer. Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat.
Pour into a serving dish and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.

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Notes

Chicken broth: Do not use low-sodium chicken broth or the sauce may be bland. Homemade chicken broth is fine or you could mix up a batch with Better than Bouillon chicken base (Culinary Hill may earn money if you buy through this link). For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth.
Cornstarch: All-purpose flour can be substituted for cornstarch. However, you may have to cook the sauce an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
Cheese tortellini: The cooking times in this recipe are based on frozen cheese tortellini. To substitute fresh or refrigerated tortellini, cook it for 2 to 3 minutes (it should be floating). To substitute dried tortellini, follow the instructions on the package (should be about 10 to 11 minutes).
Butter: Do not substitute unsalted butter or your sauce may be bland.
Yield: This recipe will make 4 hearty main course servings. Or, feed 8 as an appetizer or first course. If serving as part of a buffet, keep warm in a slow cooker.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 508kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 1523mg (63%) Potassium 195mg (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 399IU (8%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 265mg (27%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 508 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	508kcal	25%
Carbohydrates	55g	18%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Cholesterol	77mg	26%
Sodium	1523mg	63%
Potassium	195mg	4%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	399IU	8%
Vitamin C	16mg	18%
Calcium	265mg	27%
Iron	4mg	22%