Description
This Cheese Tortellini recipe features tender, cheese-filled pasta envelopes cooked to perfection and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Finished with a hint of nutmeg and freshly ground black pepper, this dish is both comforting and elegant — perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Tortellini
- 1 pound cheese tortellini pasta
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- A few grinds of nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package directions, typically about 3-5 minutes until they float to the surface and are tender but still firm.
- Drain and Add Butter: Drain the cooked tortellini and return them to the pot. Immediately fold in the unsalted butter and stir until melted and evenly coating the pasta.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Pour in the heavy cream and add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Stir gently and continuously until the tortellini absorb the cream, creating a luscious sauce.
- Season: Add a dash of freshly ground nutmeg and freshly ground black pepper to taste, stirring to combine all flavors well.
- Serve: Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the top if desired, and serve the tortellini hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- An excellent cream sauce surrounds delightful cheese-filled pasta, creating a rich and satisfying dish.
- This simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a comforting dinner.
- Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese significantly enhances the flavor and texture of the sauce.
- Adjust cream and cheese quantities to your preference for a lighter or richer sauce.
- A pinch of nutmeg complements the creamy sauce beautifully without overpowering the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 622 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 219 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 85 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg
