Tortellini Primavera with Garlic-Cream Sauce

Cheese tortellini is enhanced with vegetables, Italian flavors, and a creamy garlic sauce in this primavera dish that's quick to prepare.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 398 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup half-and-half
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ red bell pepper, diced
• 4 green onions, chopped
• ¾ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ yellow bell pepper, diced
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste
• 19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add broccoli, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onions, and garlic; cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 3

Combine half-and-half and cornstarch in a bowl; add to broth mixture. Cook until sauce has slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes and mix well.

Step 4

Pour sauce over cooked tortellini and toss to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.