Description
A delicious and creamy dish made with fresh cheese-filled tortellini, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and peas, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese-filled tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- to taste Salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions until they float. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly, and bring to a simmer for about two minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently fold in the cooked tortellini and frozen peas, cooking for an additional minute until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg