One-Pot Marry Me Tortellini
An easy and delicious dish that blends cheese tortellini with a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for busy nights or special dates.
Ingredients
Cooking Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 shallot (diced)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp chili flakes more for serving
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1.1 lbs tortellini (cheese filling)
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained, roughly chopped)
- 1 cup basil leaves (roughly chopped)
Instructions
Preparation
- Get your prep done before you start cooking: Grate the Parmesan, mince the garlic cloves and dice the shallot. Chop the basil and sun-dried tomatoes.
Cooking
- Heat butter over medium-low heat in a large pot. Add garlic and shallot. Sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in black pepper, chili flakes, dried thyme, and tomato paste. Cook for 2 more minutes to combine the flavors.
- Add the tortellini to the pot, then pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes until the tortellini is tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for another minute. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil. Stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Finish off with freshly ground black pepper and more chili flakes if desired.
Notes
Use freshly-grated Parmesan for the best flavor. For more heat, increase chili flakes. Consider adding sautéed vegetables like spinach or zucchini for added nutrition.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g