Description
A quick and creamy dish featuring tortellini in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be made vegetarian by ensuring the tortellini is cheese-based.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add sautéed vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg