Cheese Tortellini with Creamy Tomato Sauce
A quick and easy recipe for delicious cheese tortellini coated in a rich and creamy tomato sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound cheese tortellini refrigerated
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the tortellini is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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