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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini: The Ultimate Comfort Meal

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini is the ultimate comfort meal, combining rich flavors and fresh ingredients in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Fresh or Refrigerated Tortellini or frozen tortellini, adjust cook time
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage can substitute with turkey sausage
  • 2 cups Broccoli or substitute with asparagus or green beans
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, or Pecorino Romano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • optional Red Pepper Flakes omit for milder dish
  • to garnish Fresh Parsley or basil, if unavailable

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sauté the sausage in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Cook tortellini in boiling salted water for 3-5 minutes until tender, then drain.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add chopped broccoli to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until bright green.
  5. Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, then whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  6. Combine the cooked sausage and tortellini in the skillet, tossing to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water or chicken broth if too thick.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, chop and steam broccoli ahead of time. Avoid overcooking tortellini to maintain texture.

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