Cheese Tortellini in Creamy Marinara
Delight in tender cheese tortellini bathed in a rich and creamy marinara sauce, blending tangy tomatoes with smooth cream for a comforting Italian-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, and oregano. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is creamy and heated through.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked tortellini gently with the creamy marinara sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing the garlic for a subtle kick.
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