Fast Tortellini Alfredo
Indulge in the creamy comfort of **Fast Tortellini Alfredo**, a quick and satisfying pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinners. Featuring tender cheese tortellini tossed in a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce made with butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. The addition of fragrant sautéed garlic elevates the flavor, while optional fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness for a beautiful finishing touch. Whether you're craving an easy yet indulgent Italian-inspired meal or need a crowd-pleaser for a family dinner, this recipe delivers rich, restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Serve it warm, pair it with garlic bread or a crisp green salad, and enjoy a simple yet elegant dining experience right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, usually 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the tortellini is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow it to warm up for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Gradually add the Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
Season the Alfredo sauce with salt and ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Add the cooked, drained tortellini to the skillet, tossing gently to coat the pasta in the Alfredo sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Fast Tortellini Alfredo!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.3 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 110.2 g | 551% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 580 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 4443 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.1 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 87.3 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1583 mg | 122% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 724 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
