Creamy Tortellini Pasta | Tuscan Recipe

Name: Creamy Tortellini Pasta | Tuscan Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp avocado oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 diced yellow onion; 6 cloves minced garlic; ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried dill; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 bag of fresh tortellini; 1 cup chopped spinach; ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

11 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

We saw this Tuscan creamy tortellini recipe on TikTok and just had to make it to say goodbye to winter. We loved it so much that I think it's going to become one of our favorite winter dishes from now on or for any chilly day, actually. You'll experience a lovely combination of taste and texture in every bite. It's perfect for those chilly evenings when all you crave is warmth and comfort. Feel free to comment or ask me any questions; I’ll be more than happy to answer! Don't forget to like and subscribe if you are new!

Updated at: Sat, 24 Feb 2024 16:07:31 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories544.7 kcal (27%)

Total Fat31.8 g (45%)

Carbs49.9 g (19%)

Sugars5.2 g (6%)

Protein16.4 g (33%)

Sodium918.7 mg (46%)

Fiber3 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

1 Tbspavocado oil

2 tablespoonsunsalted butter

1yellow onion

diced

6 clovesgarlic

minced

¼ cupsun-dried tomatoes

½ teaspoondried oregano

½ teaspoondried basil

½ teaspoondried dill

¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes

¼ cupall-purpose flour

2 cupschicken broth

1 cupheavy cream

¼ cupgrated parmesan cheese

1 bagfresh tortellini

1 cupspinach

chopped

½ cupcherry tomatoes

halved

2 tablespoonsparsley

chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 tbsp of avocado oil in a medium-sized pan and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low-medium heat until the butter is melted.

Step 2

Add the diced yellow onion to the pan and cook until golden, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Once the onions are golden, add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Mix well and let them cook together for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 4

Season the mixture with ½ teaspoon each of dry oregano, basil, and dill. If you prefer, you can use an Italian seasoning blend. Also, add ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.

Step 5

Sprinkle ¼ cup of all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Gradually pour in the 2 cups of chicken broth while continuing to stir. Ensure the broth is fully mixed in and repeat the process until all the broth is used. This should result in a smooth sauce.

Step 6

Let the sauce simmer over medium-low heat for approximately 8 minutes.

Step 7

Add 1 cup of heavy cream and ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.

Step 8

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until the sauce is creamy and well combined.

Step 9

Once the sauce is ready, add the fresh tortellini pasta to the pan. Cover with a lid and cook for exactly 4 minutes. Fresh tortellini cooks quickly, so be cautious not to overcook.

Step 10

Turn off the heat and gently stir in the chopped spinach and halved cherry tomatoes.

Step 11

Serve your creamy tortellini pasta in bowls, garnished with the chopped parsley on top. Enjoy your delicious Winter Indulgence dish!