Description
Creamy Tomato Tortellini is a quick and comforting one-pan dish featuring refrigerated cheese tortellini simmered in a luscious tomato cream sauce infused with garlic and Italian seasoning. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14 fluid ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning and to release the garlic’s aroma.
- Make Sauce: Stir in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning into the skillet. Whisk or stir thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Add Tortellini and Cook: Pour in the refrigerated cheese tortellini directly into the skillet—no need to boil beforehand. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the tortellini to soften and absorb the flavors.
- Finish Cooking Tortellini: Check the tortellini; if still firm, continue cooking uncovered for a few more minutes. Adjust heat as necessary. If the sauce becomes too thick due to starch release, add a splash of cream or chicken/vegetable broth to loosen it up.
- Season: Season the dish generously with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, enhancing the overall flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately with a generous sprinkling of freshly grated parmesan cheese over the top for a rich finish.
Notes
- Refrigerated cheese tortellini can be used straight from the package without boiling to save time.
- Adjust the amount of garlic based on preference for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Adding broth or extra cream helps maintain a creamy consistency if the sauce thickens too much while cooking.
- Feel free to add fresh basil or parsley as a garnish to enhance freshness and color.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of cream or broth if needed.
