Marry Me Tortellini – Creamy & Easy Pasta Dinner
Marry Me Tortellini is a creamy, comforting pasta dish made with cheese tortellini, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce — all ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 18 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 oz cream cheese (optional)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup fresh basil, sliced
- Optional: lemon juice, parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in broth and cream. Stir in Parmesan, cream cheese, and seasoning. Simmer until thick.
- Add tortellini to the sauce and toss gently to coat.
- Stir in basil and serve with extra Parmesan and herbs.
Notes
- Add chicken or shrimp for extra protein
- Use spinach tortellini or cauliflower for variations
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days