Pink Tortellini
Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of Pink Tortellini, a quick and easy weeknight dinner that feels gourmet. This recipe pairs tender cheese-filled tortellini with a luscious pink sauce made from rich tomato puree and velvety heavy cream, creating a perfectly balanced, mildly tangy, and silky dish. Infused with fragrant garlic, a sprinkle of dried basil, and a kick of crushed red pepper flakes, this one-pan meal is bursting with warmth and flavor in every bite. Topped with grated Parmesan and an optional garnish of fresh parsley, Pink Tortellini comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings or an effortless dinner party centerpiece. Perfect for pasta lovers craving a comforting twist, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 400 grams Tomato puree
- 200 ml Heavy cream
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
While the tortellini cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and sauté in the hot olive oil for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
Add the tomato puree to the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to slightly thicken.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently until the sauce turns a uniform pink color.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss gently until the pasta is evenly coated in the pink sauce.
Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Serve immediately with additional grated Parmesan on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2465 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.4 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.6 g | 343% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 410 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 4155 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.3 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 80.2 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1175 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1913 mg | 41% | |
*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.
