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Tortellini alla Panna
Tortellini alla Panna, a super comforting and rich Italian dish made with Tortellini pasta in a delicious creamy parmesan sauce. This recipe is really easy and takes just 15 minutes to make. Grab a glass of vino and dig in!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 594 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1.1 pounds tortellini fresh or frozen (500g)
- 2 cups heavy cream (480ml)
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 3/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano (50g)
- 1 cup frozen peas (145g)
- small Pinch nutmeg
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous amount of salt.
- Add the olive oil and crushed garlic to a large frying pan or skillet. Heat on a medium heat and fry the garlic for around 1 minute until fragrant (don’t let it brown).
- Next, add the cream and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to a low simmer and add the peas, Parmigiano Reggiano, nutmeg and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to packet instructions (usually around 1 minute).
- Keep the sauce slowly simmering, stirring every now and then so a skin doesn’t form. The sauce should be thickening.
- Once the tortellini are ready, reserve around ½ cup (120ml) of pasta water then drain the tortellini and add them to the sauce. Turn off the heat and stir to toss them in the sauce, if you find the consistency a little too thick you can add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.
- Serve in bowls topped with a little more black pepper and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
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Notes
- Variations - common additions are peas, cubbed prosciutto or sliced mushrooms. You can also add extra Parmigiano Reggiano to taste.
- Tortellini or Tortelloni - if you can't find Tortellini you can also use Tortelloni which are similar but bigger in size
- Leftovers and freezing - this recipe is best served straight away. Leftovers do not keep well and I do not recommend freezing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
594kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
518mg
(22%)
Potassium
145mg
(4%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1426IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
276mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 594
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 594kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 518mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1426IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.