Tuscan Tomato Basil Tortellini
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
5 mins
-
Cook Time
5 mins
-
Total Time
25 mins
-
Servings
4 servings
-
Calories
506 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
Italian
Tuscan Tomato Basil Tortellini
Report
Cheesy tortellini with a creamy tuscan tomato basil sauce - pasta lovers will fall madly for this easy 20-minute dish!
Share:
Ingredients
- 1 pound cheese or spinach filled tortellini pasta
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup basil leaves thinly sliced
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place tortellini in a large pot or deep sauce pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium heat and continue to boil 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- While tortellini is cooking, start making the sauce. Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add flour and stir until mixture clumps together.
- Gradually whisk in half and half. Add tomato sauce, basil leaves, and parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and cook about five minutes.
- Serve sauce over tortellini and top with additional parmesan, diced tomatoes, and parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Finish it off with a sprinkle of cracked black pepper and shaved parmesan.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
506kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
877mg
(37%)
Potassium
214mg
(6%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
467IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
378mg
(38%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 877mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 467IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 378mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
Tuscan Pomarola Tomato Sauce with Mixed Pasta (pasta mista)
Mediterranean, Italian
5.0
(174 reviews)
