Description
Creamy Tortellini with Tomatoes is a delectable dish that brings together tender cheese tortellini and a rich, velvety sauce made from fresh tomatoes and heavy cream. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, each bite bursts with flavor and is enhanced by fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. This visually appealing meal is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions (about 3-4 minutes) until they float to the top.
- Sauté garlic and tomatoes: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Make the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stir to combine, and let simmer for about two minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Drain cooked tortellini (you may reserve some pasta water if desired). Add them to the creamy tomato sauce along with Parmesan cheese, stirring gently.
- Finish and serve: Top with chopped basil before serving for added flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg