Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Toss cooked tortellini in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini for best texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for preferred spice level.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg