Tortellini with Pesto Cream

Name: Tortellini with Pesto Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 oz cheese tortellini; 1 tbsp salt (for pasta water); 0.5 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade); 0.5 cup heavy cream; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

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Cheese tortellini in a creamy basil pesto sauce, perfect for a quick appetizer.

prep_time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Appetizer, Main course (Entrée)

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Equipment

Large Pot
skillet

Ingredients

Pasta

12 oz cheese tortellini
1 tbsp salt for pasta water

Sauce

0.5 cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
0.5 cup heavy cream
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated

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Instructions

Boil a large pot of water, add salt, and cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat pesto and heavy cream in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until combined.
Season with salt and simmer for 3 minutes.
Toss tortellini in the sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Serve immediately.

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Notes

Add pine nuts for texture. Use fresh pesto for best flavor.

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Keyword Creamy, Pesto, Tortellini

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