Description
A cozy, one-pan tortellini dish made with bright tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy cheese, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for garnish
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (optional, chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add tortellini and cover. Cook for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in cream, Parmesan, and basil. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until creamy.
- Garnish with more Parmesan and basil. Serve warm.
Notes
Tortellini should be cooked directly in the sauce for best flavor. Adjust seasoning as needed, especially since Parmesan adds saltiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: tortellini, creamy, pasta, quick, easy, one-pan, vegetarian