Description
Comforting creamy cheese tortellini brings Italian pasta magic to dinner tables with rich, velvety sauce. Pasta lovers will devour this quick, satisfying meal that combines tender tortellini with smooth, cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Romano cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a spacious pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Gently submerge the cheese tortellini and cook until they achieve a tender, pillowy texture, following package guidance. Carefully strain the pasta and reserve.
- Select a generously sized skillet and melt butter over medium temperature. Introduce minced garlic, allowing it to release its aromatic essence for approximately one minute without permitting browning.
- Stream heavy cream into the skillet, creating a gentle simmer. Gradually incorporate Parmesan and Romano cheeses, whisking continuously until the mixture transforms into a luxuriously smooth sauce.
- Enhance the sauce’s depth by introducing a delicate hint of ground nutmeg. Calibrate flavor profile with precise salt and pepper seasoning, adjusting according to personal preference.
- Tenderly transfer cooked tortellini into the skillet, employing a careful folding technique to ensure each pasta pillow receives an even, luxurious coating of the creamy sauce.
- Elegantly plate the tortellini, distributing the creamy mixture among serving dishes. Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch. Serve immediately while the dish maintains its optimal temperature and rich, velvety consistency.
Notes
- Perfectly cook tortellini by testing doneness without overcooking; pasta should be al dente with slight resistance when bitten.
- Prevent garlic from burning by using low-medium heat and stirring constantly during sautéing to maintain delicate flavor.
- Customize sauce thickness by adjusting cream quantity; add more for richer texture or less for lighter consistency.
- Create gluten-free version by selecting gluten-free tortellini and ensuring Parmesan cheese is certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg