Tomato Tortellini Delight

Oh man, you guys, this Tomato Tortellini Delight is the thing you never knew you were waiting for. It’s gloriously easy but it tastes like you spent some serious time on it. Superstars of the show? Juicy tomatoes and cheesy tortellini — they might just be the best food friends ever. Whip this up and watch everyone at your table get real quiet because they’re too busy stuffing their faces. Give it a try, and thank me later.

So, a little backstory for you all… My husband devours this dish like there’s no tomorrow. I made it one night on a whim — the cupboards were looking pretty bare — and it quickly became a fan-favorite in our little family circle. There’s always that moment when he looks up after the first bite and does this endearing, wide-eyed nod of approval. No greater feeling, folks. Let’s make this one of your family’s go-to, left-over-friendly, feel-good meals.

Why You’ll Love This Tomato Tortellini Delight

– It’s the easiest ‘fancy’ meal that isn’t actually fancy at all.
– Cheese. Pasta. Tomatoes. Need I say more? Oh yeah… garlic!
– You can dress it up or down based on whatever chaos reigns in your fridge.
– Feels like a warm hug on a cold day — or any day, really.

How to Make It

Alright, so picture this: you’re chatting with a friend, trying not to burn things. Start by heating up some olive oil in a big ol’ pot. Toss in a couple of cloves of minced garlic—none of that jarred stuff, if you can swing it—and let it dance around in there until your kitchen smells divine.

Then, you chuck in the tomatoes (canned or fresh if you’re feeling fancy) and give it all some love and attention. I usually turn the heat down and let it simmer—it’s the secret sauce, literally. Add a little salt, pepper, maybe even a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes are being particularly sour patch kids that day. Don’t stress too much about measurements, just sprinkle and taste until it feels right.

While that’s doing its thing, get a separate pot going with water for the tortellini. Cook according to the package — mine often say 4 minutes, but I swear they lie. Taste test to ensure they’re perfectly tender.

Now the magic: mix ’em together! Toss the tortellini right into the tomatoey goodness and stir gently. I like to sprinkle a bit of grated parmesan on top because life’s too short to skimp on cheese. Serve up in big bowls, because our eyes are always bigger than our stomachs with this one.

Ingredient Notes

– Tortellini: God bless prepped pasta. Buy the refrigerated kind if you can. Once went for a knock-off brand to save a buck — huge mistake.
– Tomatoes: Canned is your best friend here. Seriously, don’t stress about getting the freshest ones. Mixing them up just right will still make them taste like summer.
– Garlic: Don’t even think of using less than the recipe calls for. Garlic is life.

Recipe Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
2. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer.
3. Cook tortellini in boiling water per package directions.
4. Combine tortellini and tomato sauce, mixing gently.
5. Top with grated parmesan and serve warm.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

Don’t get too feisty on the salt until after you taste it. Tomatoes are sneaky and already tend to carry a bunch. Also, don’t be shy with the cheese on top. You do you.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container, if there are any! Pop them in the fridge and enjoy anytime. Eating it cold? Been there, done that, weirdly delicious. Once ate it for breakfast and never looked back.

Variations and Substitutions

Running out of tomatoes? Use a jar of marinara—it’s a decent stand-in. If tortellini isn’t your thing (some folks just wanna be different), swap it for any pasta you’ve got lying around. More of a veggie person? Toss in some spinach or mushrooms.

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Tomato Tortellini Delight

A delicious and creamy tomato tortellini dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner packed with fresh herbs and cheese.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 12 oz cheese tortellini
• ▢ 2 cup tomato sauce preferably homemade
• ▢ 1 cup heavy cream
• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 2 clove garlic minced
• ▢ 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
• ▢ 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
• ▢ 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
• ▢ 0.5 tsp salt
• ▢ 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Add tomato sauce, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
• Fold in the cooked tortellini and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Toss gently to coat.
• Serve warm garnished with additional parmesan and basil if desired.

Notes

This pasta dish can be prepared in under 40 minutes and makes a perfect weeknight comfort food. For a vegetarian option, ensure the cheese tortellini does not contain animal rennet.