Tortellini with Tomato Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this comforting and flavorful Tortellini with Tomato Sauce recipe. Featuring pillowy cheese tortellini tossed in a rich tomato sauce made from scratch with canned tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil, this dish is the perfect blend of simplicity and gourmet flair. The sauce, simmered to perfection with a touch of tomato paste for depth, coats every bite of pasta with tangy, herby goodness. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an easy and satisfying meal that’s ideal for busy nights. Top it all off with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an irresistible finishing touch. Perfect for pasta lovers, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a quick, comforting, and crowd-pleasing dinner idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cheese Tortellini
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic Cloves
- 800 grams Canned Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 15 grams Basil Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 50 grams Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
Start by preparing the tomato sauce. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the canned tomatoes and their juices, followed by the tomato paste. Stir to combine.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. Tear the basil leaves and add them to the sauce.
Let the sauce simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes.
Drain the cooked tortellini and return them to the pot.
Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Toss the cooked tortellini with the tomato sauce until the pasta is well coated.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.0 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 4528 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.4 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 79.4 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1323 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2343 mg | 50% | |
*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.
