Roasted Red Pepper Sauce with Cheese Tortellini
Transform your weeknight dinner into a gourmet delight with this creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce with Cheese Tortellini. Featuring tender cheese-stuffed tortellini enveloped in a luscious sauce made from roasted red peppers, garlic, and onions, this recipe is packed with bold, smoky flavors and silky textures. A touch of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese adds richness, while fresh basil brightens every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy pasta dish is perfect for busy evenings yet elegant enough to impress guests. Pair it with a crisp side salad and warm bread for a complete Italian-inspired feast. Whether you’re a weeknight cook or hosting a cozy dinner, this dish is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 small Onion
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cups Fresh basil
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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 chopped onion and garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Add the roasted red peppers to the skillet and cook for 2 more minutes to warm them through.
Transfer the skillet contents to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the blended sauce back into the skillet over medium heat.
Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked cheese tortellini to the skillet and toss gently to coat the pasta in the sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped basil.
Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.9 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.9 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 3474 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.9 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 69.2 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1068 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1032 mg | 22% | |
*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.
