Description
A delightful dish featuring tortellini tossed in a creamy pesto sauce with the added flavor of sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, combine the heavy cream and pesto over medium heat.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and stir until well combined.
- Once the tortellini is cooked, drain and add it to the skillet.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Tortellini, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Italian Pasta Dish