Simple Creamy Tortellini Alfredo
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Simple Creamy Tortellini Alfredo recipe—a quick and decadent dish perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners alike. Featuring tender cheese-filled tortellini tossed in a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce made with unsalted butter, rich heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 20 minutes. A hint of garlic adds depth, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley lends a pop of color and freshness. With minimal prep and only a handful of ingredients, this one-pan marvel is an effortless way to elevate your pasta night. Perfect for serving up to four, it’s the creamy pasta dream you’ll return to again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Cheese-filled tortellini
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese-filled tortellini and cook according to the package instructions (typically 3-5 minutes). Once cooked, drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow it to warm through for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Gradually add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Gently add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the Alfredo sauce. Allow it to heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.7 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.2 g | 656% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 699 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 5582 mg | 243% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.5 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 138.3 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3152 mg | 242% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 540 mg | 11% | |
*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.
