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Creamy Tomato Tortellini Skillet

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Skillet

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Cheese tortellini cooks directly in a creamy tomato sauce infused with garlic and onions, creating a comforting one-pan dinner ready in 25 minutes. The sauce thickens as the pasta absorbs the flavors, delivering a rich, silky texture without any mushiness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 1 onion diced small
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 ounce crushed tomatoes one 28-ounce can
  • ½ cup heavy cream add off heat to prevent curdling
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated fresh
  • 5 leaves fresh basil torn, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet For cooking tortellini and sauce together
  • Measuring cups and spoons For measuring cream, oil, and cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  3. Pour in one 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Add the tortellini, stir to coat, and cover the skillet. Cook 7-9 minutes for frozen, or 3-5 minutes for fresh tortellini, stirring halfway through.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in ½ cup heavy cream until sauce is smooth and pale orange. Add ½ cup grated Parmesan and stir until melted.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Tear fresh basil leaves over the top and serve directly from the skillet.

Notes

Add cream off heat to prevent curdling for a smooth, silky sauce.

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