Description
Creamy tortellini alfredo brings Italian comfort to your table with rich, cheesy goodness. Parmesan-kissed pasta and silky sauce create a luxurious meal you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 ounces (567 grams) cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 cups (200 grams) Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
Dairy and Seasoning:
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 3 teaspoons (15 grams) garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (3 grams) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (3 grams) onion powder
- ½ teaspoon (1 gram) black pepper
Instructions
- Select fresh or refrigerated tortellini and prepare it according to package guidelines, ensuring a perfectly tender al dente texture. Carefully drain the pasta in a colander, allowing excess water to escape.
- Position a spacious skillet over medium flame and melt butter until it transforms into a golden, aromatic liquid. Introduce finely chopped garlic and sauté briefly, releasing its intense fragrance throughout the kitchen.
- Stream heavy cream into the skillet, whisking continuously to create a harmonious blend that promises a silky foundation for the impending sauce.
- As the liquid begins to bubble gently, incorporate Parmesan cheese, blending in garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper. Maintain vigorous whisking to develop a luxuriously smooth consistency.
- Lower the heat, allowing the sauce to simmer and gradually thicken, developing a rich, velvety texture that clings effortlessly to the pasta.
- Gently fold the cooked tortellini into the creamy sauce, ensuring each pasta pocket becomes completely enrobed in the decadent Alfredo coating.
- Transfer the tortellini to serving plates, presenting a final flourish of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and delicately chopped parsley to elevate both visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Quickly cook tortellini just until tender to maintain perfect pasta texture and prevent mushiness.
- Sauté garlic briefly to release its aromatic flavor without burning, creating a rich base for the creamy sauce.
- Whisk heavy cream and Parmesan gradually to ensure a smooth, lump-free Alfredo sauce with silky consistency.
- Simmer sauce on low heat to allow gentle thickening and prevent separation of cream and cheese.
- Coat tortellini thoroughly in sauce just before serving to maximize flavor absorption and maintain optimal temperature.
- Sprinkle fresh Parmesan and parsley at the last moment for a burst of color, freshness, and additional flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 873
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 926 mg
- Fat: 62 g
- Saturated Fat: 38 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 182 mg