Creamy Garlic Tortellini
from kimthefoodie.com
Appetizer
20 min
2 servings
Rich, garlicky tortellini with parmesan cheese and Italian herbs.
Ingredients
- 250 gramstortellini of your choice (uncooked (i used three cheese))
- 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 3 clovesgarlic (minced)
- ½ cupheavy cream
- 1 teaspoonitalian seasoning
- ½ cupparmesan cheese (grated (plus more for serving))
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional: fresh parsley for serving
Directions
- 1
Cook tortellini according to the directions on the package and set aside 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water before straining.
- 2
Over medium heat, melt the butter in a large pot or skillet. Add garlic to the pot and cook about 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
- 3
Add cream, Italian seasoning and starchy pasta water to pot and stir until it begins to thicken.
- 4
Add parmesan cheese and salt & pepper and continue to stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is velvety and thick.
- 5
Remove the sauce from heat, add cooked tortellini to the pot and toss in the sauce.
- 6
Serve immediately and top with more parmesan cheese and parsley if using.