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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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
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.