Creamy Cheese Tortellini
A quick and easy creamy cheese tortellini recipe perfect for a weeknight meal. Loaded with cheese and delicious sauce!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- 0.5 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
This recipe is very versatile. Feel free to add cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables like spinach or peas.