Lemony Olive Oil Tortellini Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
907 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Lemony Olive Oil Tortellini Recipe
Description
The Lemony Olive Oil Tortellini Recipe features classic cheese-filled tortellini cooked until tender and tossed in olive oil gently infused with freshly grated lemon peel and garlic. The lemon peel, finely chopped or zested, provides a fresh citrus aroma that complements the richness of the olive oil, while the garlic adds a mellow pungency through gentle sauteing. The seasoning with salt and black pepper balances the flavors with a subtle kick. Fresh basil leaves give a herbal note, and optional parmesan cheese adds a nutty, salty finish.
Cooking the tortellini in salted boiling water until they float ensures they are perfectly cooked but still tender. The flavored olive oil is carefully prepared over low heat to avoid burning the garlic and lemon, maintaining a fresh and vibrant taste. Tossing the tortellini in this oil coats each piece lightly, keeping the dish elegant and not overly oily.
This dish is well-suited as a quick lunch or light dinner and pairs easily with simple side salads or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal. The recipe’s use of preservable lemon peel means you can prepare lemon oil for multiple uses.
Note that choosing unsprayed lemons enhances the final flavor by avoiding unwanted pesticide residues on the peel used for zesting. Using quality spinach ricotta tortellini and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano improves the dish’s authenticity and taste.
Ingredients
Cook Tortellini
- 17.6 Ounces tortellini *see Notes
- salt
- water
Flavored Olive Oil
- 4 Teaspoon lemon peel freshly grated, *see Notes
- 2-3 Piece garlic fresh, cloves
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- ¼ Teaspoon black pepper ground
To garnish
- basil fresh
- parmesan optional
Instructions
Prepping
- Peel lemon but don't peel the white pith (that's the bitter part). Chop the lemon finely. If you have a lemon zester, you can use that instead to prepare fine lemon zest
- Peel and chop garlic fine.
- Keep fresh basil and other ingredients ready.
Cook Tortellini
- Bring a pot with salt water to boil.
- Place tortellini in boiling saltwater and boil as per package instructions. They are done when they swim to the surface. Take from the water and keep aside.
Flavored Olive Oil
- Heat up a skillet with olive oil and saute garlic over a medium to low heat setting.
- Stir in chopped lemon peel and keep over the same heat setting. Stir for a minute or so.
- Season with salt and black pepper and mix in. Take from the heat.
- Toss tortellini in flavored olive oil.
- Top with fresh basil and parmesan.
- Serve up hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Select organic or unsprayed lemons to ensure flavorful, clean lemon peel for the infused olive oil.
- Use two 8.8-ounce packages of tortellini for two servings as per base recipe quantities.
- Store any leftover chopped lemon peel in an airtight container in the refrigerator for future flavoring uses.
- Grated or shaved Parmigiano Reggiano is recommended for topping to achieve the best texture and flavor compared to powdered parmesan.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 907 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 907kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 110g | 37% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1665mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 365mg | 37% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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