Tortellini with Basil-Cream Sauce Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Tortellini with Basil-Cream Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds cheese tortellini

1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes

drained

1 cup chopped fresh parsley

divided

5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

divided

1 ½ tablespoons dried basil

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cube chicken bouillon

¼ cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic

minced

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup heavy cream

Pasta and Noodle

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered stirring occasionally until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

Step 2

Blend tomatoes 1/4 cup parsley 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese basil pepper and bouillon in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until softened and fragrant about 1 minute. Pour in tomato-basil blend. Add salt; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer 5 minutes. Pour in heavy cream; bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and let sauce simmer until thickened 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Pour sauce blend over cooked tortellini. Top with remaining 3/4 cup parsley and 1 tablespoon Parmesan.

Nutritional Information

Tortellini with Basil-Cream Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 551

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.5g 33%

Carbohydrates: 48.5g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 3.6g 14%

Sugars: 4.4g

Fat: 33.2g 51%

Saturated Fat: 15.2g 76%

Cholesterol: 99mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 2138IU 43%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Vitamin C: 19.5mg 33%

Folate: 17.5mcg 4%

Calcium: 131mg 13%

Iron: 2.8mg 16%

Magnesium: 10.2mg 4%

Potassium: 216.9mg 6%

Sodium: 826.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 298.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.