Tortellini With a Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Tortellini With a Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce
in Pasta

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs cheese tortellini , cooked
1/8 cup fresh parsley , chopped for topping
1/8 cup parmesan cheese , Freshly-grated for topping
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large garlic cloves , minced
2 cups plum tomatoes , peeled crushed drained ( canned )
1 chicken bouillon cube , mashed
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese , freshly-grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
577
Sugar
8g
Fat
39g
Tortellini With a Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce is a delicious pasta dish that is rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor. The tender pasta is tossed in a creamy tomato sauce that is infused with herbs, garlic, and cream. It is perfect for a cozy dinner in and can be made in just a few minutes. This dish is sure to become a family favorite in no time.

Instructions

1.Cook tortellini according to package instructions.
2.While the tortellini is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3.Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4.Add mashed bouillon cube, canned plum tomatoes, dried basil, fresh parsley, and black pepper. Stir well.
5.Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
6.Add heavy cream and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Stir until it is well combined and the cheese has melted.
7.Serve pasta covered generously with the tomato-basil cream sauce.
8.Garnish with chopped parsley and freshly-grated Parmesan cheese.

PROS

This dish is a creamy and flavorful pasta that is super easy to make.

The tangy tomato sauce and creamy Parmesan cheese add a delicious coating to the tender tortellini.

It is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.

CONS

This pasta can be pretty heavy on the stomach because of the creamy sauce and pasta.

If you are counting calories or carbohydrates, this may not be the ideal dish for you.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is really creamy and indulgent, and it’s not the healthiest thing to eat.
However, it’s a great way to incorporate some calcium and protein in your diet.
The heavy cream provides some calcium and protein, while the Parmesan cheese is rich in protein and vitamin A.
The tomatoes in the sauce provide some vitamin C and antioxidants.

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