Description
A rich and comforting creamy tortellini dish coated in a velvety tomato cream sauce, finished with melted cheese and fresh herbs for a satisfying and easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
- Let the sauce simmer on low heat until slightly thickened.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then drain.
- Add cooked tortellini to the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
- Mix in grated parmesan cheese and allow it to melt into the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top and let it melt.
- Finish with chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best flavor and melting texture.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Do not overcook the tortellini to keep it tender.
- Reheat gently with a bit of cream or milk to restore the sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: creamy tortellini, cheese tortellini pasta, easy creamy pasta, tortellini with cream sauce, comfort pasta recipe