Tortellini Blanco
Indulge in the creamy, comforting goodness of Tortellini Blanco, a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant dinner. This dish features tender cheese tortellini enveloped in a luscious, homemade white sauce made with unsalted butter, garlic, heavy cream, and a generous sprinkle of parmesan. The velvety sauce, lightly seasoned with salt and ground black pepper, is brought to life with the aromatic touch of sautéed garlic and a bright garnish of freshly chopped parsley. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe combines simplicity with gourmet flavor, offering a restaurant-quality meal that will impress any crowd. Serve Tortellini Blanco on its own or alongside crusty bread and a crisp green salad for a truly satisfying feast. Keywords: Tortellini Blanco recipe, creamy tortellini pasta, easy pasta dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cheese tortellini
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic brown.
Pour the heavy cream and milk into the skillet with the garlic, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Gradually add the grated parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet, tossing gently to coat the pasta evenly with the white sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy your Tortellini Blanco!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.9 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.1 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 538 mg | 179% | |
| Sodium | 3384 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.9 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 84.3 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1577 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 405 mg | 9% | |
*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.
