Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh tortellini (cheese-filled)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
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 sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine cooked tortellini with the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Enjoy your romantic tortellini!
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken or spinach for variation.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg