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Tortellini with Pesto Cream

Cheese tortellini in a creamy basil pesto sauce, perfect for a quick appetizer.
prep_time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main course (Entrée)
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 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

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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