Tortellini with Basil-Cream Sauce

A great sauce blend of tomato, cream, and basil makes biting into the already wonderful cheese tortellini that much more enjoyable.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 551 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 ½ tablespoons dried basil
• 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 ¼ pounds cheese tortellini
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided

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 keep warm.

Step 2

Blend tomatoes, 1/4 cup parsley, 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, basil, pepper, and bouillon in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in tomato-basil blend. Add salt; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer 5 minutes. Pour in heavy cream; bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and let sauce simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Pour sauce blend over cooked tortellini. Top with remaining 3/4 cup parsley and 1 tablespoon Parmesan.