Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Mix in cooked tortellini and cherry tomatoes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper, garnish with fresh basil, and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, incorporate cooked chicken or spinach.
- Use fresh tortellini for the best texture.
- Adjust cream and Parmesan quantities for desired richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg