Tortellini With Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

A simple dish featuring cheese tortellini coated in a creamy tomato and basil sauce, enhanced with Parmesan and garlic.

Category Tags:

Side DishEntreeDinnerPasta

Cuisine Tags:

Italian

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Instructions

  1. Boil water and cook tortellini as per package directions; drain and set aside.

  2. Combine crushed tomatoes, chicken bouillon granules, basil, minced parsley, and black pepper.

  3. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then sauté garlic for one minute.

  4. Add the tomato mixture and simmer, then stir in cream and bring to a gentle boil.

  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese, then add the drained tortellini to the sauce.

  6. Serve garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 943 kcal
Carbohydrate: 66 g
Cholesterol: 189 mg
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 23 g
Saturated Fat: 35 g
Sodium: 941 mg
Sugar: 9 g
Fat: 67 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g