5.0 from 3 votes
Tortellini Alfredo
This tortellini Alfredo is ready in about 20 minutes and it's always a hit! So cheesy and delicious.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 638 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
- While tortellini is cooking, add the butter and heavy cream to a sauce pan over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until the butter has melted.
- Add the Parmesan cheese to the butter mixture and whisk constantly over low heat until the cheese has fully melted.
- Season the Alfredo sauce with salt and pepper.
- Drain the tortellini and add to the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil just before serving.
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Notes
- Add chopped, cooked chicken to this dish, if desired.
- Fresh or frozen tortellini is preferred, but dried also works.
Nutrition Information
Calories
638kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Cholesterol
146mg
(49%)
Sodium
1012mg
(42%)
Potassium
60mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1335IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
532mg
(53%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 638
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 638kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1012mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1335IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 532mg | 53% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.