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Blushing Basil Tortellini

A luscious combo of cheese tortellini enveloped in a creamy tomato basil sauce, sprinkled with delicate parmesan flakes; a delightful dish any night of the week!
1
13 min
TOTAL TIME
787
CALORIES
$4.45
PER SERVING
Blushing Basil Tortellini
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
2 SERVINGS
Heavy Cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Fresh Basil Leaves
1 cup fresh basil leaves
chopped
Shallot
1 small shallot
minced
Grape Tomatoes
1 cup grape tomatoes
halved
Sea Salt
1/4 tsp sea salt
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Shaved Parmesan Cheese
2 tbsp shaved parmesan cheese
Cheese Tortellini
9 oz cheese tortellini
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
7 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
8 min
COOK TIME
13 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cook cheese tortellini according to package instructions, but remove from heat 2 minutes earlier than recommended
2
Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining the tortellini, and set both aside
3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet, then add minced garlic and shallots, sautéing until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes
4
Add halved grape tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until they start to soften
5
Stir in unsalted butter and heavy cream, then season with sea salt and black pepper to taste
6
Add the cooked tortellini, chopped basil, and reserved pasta water to the skillet, gently folding to combine
7
Serve and garnish each portion with shaved parmesan cheese
Health Info
Macros
72g
CARBS
44g
FAT
26g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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