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Tuscan Tomato Basil Tortellini

Cheesy tortellini with a creamy tuscan tomato basil sauce - pasta lovers will fall madly for this easy 20-minute dish!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 506 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Gradually whisk in half and half. Add tomato sauce, basil leaves, and parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and cook about five minutes.
  4. 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

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

% 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.