Cheese Tortellini in Creamy Marinara
This Cheese Tortellini in Creamy Marinara is a rich and comforting Italian-inspired pasta dish featuring tender cheese-filled tortellini bathed in a luscious creamy tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the marinara sauce to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing well to create a creamy sauce.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and gently toss to coat the pasta with the creamy marinara sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or sautéed mushrooms to the sauce before adding the cream.
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