Hot and Saucy Tortellini
Elevate your pasta night with this irresistible Hot and Saucy Tortellini recipe, a simple yet luxurious dish that's bursting with flavor. Featuring tender cheese-filled tortellini coated in a creamy, tomato-based sauce infused with fragrant garlic, a hint of red pepper heat, and fresh basil, this dish is a perfect balance of comforting and zesty. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes and heavy cream with a touch of Parmesan for a velvety finish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy date night, serve this indulgent tortellini garnished with extra basil and Parmesan for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Keywords: hot tortellini recipe, creamy tomato tortellini, quick pasta dinner, homemade tortellini sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the cheese melts and the sauce is well combined.
Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss gently to coat the pasta thoroughly in the sauce.
Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1999 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.1 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.9 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 305 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 3106 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.1 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 68.9 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1077 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1476 mg | 31% | |
*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.
