Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz refrigerated tortellini (cheese or meat-filled)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked tortellini and grated Parmesan, toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- For a lighter version, use half and half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg