Ingredients
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- 12 oz fresh or frozen tortellini (cheese or meat-filled)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Optional: red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook 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 until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss until evenly coated with the creamy tomato sauce. Warm through for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use high-quality Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust spice levels with red pepper flakes according to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil for enhanced aroma and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg