Tuscan Tomato Basil Tortellini
Cheesy tortellini with a creamy tuscan tomato basil sauce - pasta lovers will fall madly for this easy 20-minute dish!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound cheese or spinach filled tortellini pasta
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup basil leaves, thinly sliced
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place tortellini in a large pot or deep sauce pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium heat and continue to boil 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- While tortellini is cooking, start making the sauce. Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add flour and stir until mixture clumps together.
- Gradually whisk in half and half. Add tomato sauce, basil leaves, and parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and cook about five minutes.
- Serve sauce over tortellini and top with additional parmesan, diced tomatoes, and parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Finish it off with a sprinkle of cracked black pepper and shaved parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 506 kcal, Carbohydrates: 56 g, Protein: 25 g, Fat: 21 g, Saturated Fat: 10 g, Cholesterol: 77 mg, Sodium: 877 mg, Potassium: 214 mg, Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin A: 467 IU, Vitamin C: 3 mg, Calcium: 378 mg, Iron: 3 mg