This heartwarming dish combines cheese-filled tortelloni enveloped in a lush tomato basil cream sauce. The tortelloni are bathed in a harmony of rich tomato, aromatic basil, and a hint of white wine creating a symphony of flavors topped with finely grated Parmesan. This is perfect for those cozy nig...
Begin by prepping all your ingredients: chop the garlic, shallots, and basil; grate the Parmesan cheese.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil with enough salt added until it tastes like seawater. Set this aside for now - it's for the tortelloni.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.
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Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots to the skillet, stirring regularly until they are soft and fragrant. This should take about 3 minutes.
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Next, stir in the salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes to allow the spices to release their flavors.
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Add in the tomato paste and cook it while continuously stirring for another minute.
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Deglaze the skillet by adding the white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
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Pour in the chicken broth and tomato purée, then let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes to meld together.
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While the sauce is simmering, add the tortelloni to the boiling salted water and cook according to the package directions, then drain well.
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Into the simmering sauce, stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and chopped basil leaves.
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Add the drained tortelloni to the sauce, gently mixing to cover them completely in the sauce.
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Finish the dish by seasoning it with more black pepper, red pepper flakes, and top with additional chopped basil before serving. Sprinkle with more freshly grated Parmesan, if desired.