Cheese Tortellini in Garlic Butter Sauce

Cheese Tortellini in Garlic Butter Sauce

from culinaryhill.com
15 min

An easy, delicious recipe for Cheese Tortellini in a simple garlic butter sauce with basil. Keep it warm in a crockpot for a party appetizer, or serve up in a big bowl for a comforting weeknight meal in 15 minutes or less.

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch ((see note 2))
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini ((see note 3))
  • 4 tablespoons butter ((see note 4))
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
  • Fresh basil (chiffonade, for garnish, optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, bring 2 1/2 cups broth to a boil. Add cheese tortellini. Return to a boil and cook until the tortellini float to the top of the water, about 3 minutes. The internal temperature of a tortellini should be 165 degrees. Drain completely.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 1 1/2 cups broth with corn starch. In a large non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Stir in garlic and basil and cook 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add broth-cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil; simmer until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes longer. Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat.

  4. 4

    Pour into a serving dish and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.