5.0 from 12 votes
Creamy Tortellini
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 759 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the creamy garlic tortellini hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
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Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smoothest sauce.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add cooked vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrients.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
759kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
911mg
(38%)
Potassium
101mg
(3%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1429IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
513mg
(51%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 759
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 759kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 911mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1429IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 513mg | 51% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.