Tortellini with Creamy Tomato Sauce
A delicious, real food dinner in just 15 minutes! The tortellini cook right in the sauce for a true one pan wonder with rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- kosher salt & black pepper
- 18 ounces refrigerated tortellini any kind
- fresh grated Parmesan and basil optional for serving
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. (Be sure to use a skillet with a lid.) Add garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30-60 seconds, just until fragrant.1 Tablespoon butter, 2-3 cloves garlic, 2 Tablespoons tomato paste, pinch red pepper flakes
- Add the tomato sauce, broth, and Italian seasoning, then stir well until the tomato paste is dissolved. Stir in cream or half and half, then sample and add salt and pepper to taste.1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half, kosher salt & black pepper
- Stir in tortellini, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook for 5 minutes. Test a tortellini; if it is tender, remove from the heat and serve, but if it needs a few more minutes, return the lid and continue cooking as needed, checking every minute or so.18 ounces refrigerated tortellini
- Serve right away with grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh basil or parsley. Enjoy!fresh grated Parmesan and basil
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Notes
- This makes a generous four helpings; if serving as a side dish or to kids, it will probably stretch to 5-6 servings.
- If the sauce becomes too thick while the tortellini are cooking, or while reheating, stir in another 1-2 tablespoons of broth or water as needed.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 493 kcal, Carbohydrates: 60 g, Protein: 21 g, Fat: 19 g, Saturated Fat: 9 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 0.1 g, Cholesterol: 72 mg, Sodium: 673 mg, Potassium: 165 mg, Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 6 g, Vitamin A: 376 IU, Vitamin C: 3 mg, Calcium: 240 mg, Iron: 4 mg