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Creamy Marry Me Tortellini served in a skillet with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese for an Italian dinner. 2

Marry Me Tortellini – A Creamy Italian Dinner You’ll Fall For


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini in a velvety sun-dried tomato cream sauce, perfect for date nights or cozy weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish

  • Instructions

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Cook tortellini 3–4 minutes, drain, and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.

    2. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until butter melts and sizzles.

    3. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

    4. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning and cook 1 minute.

    5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stir gently, and bring to a low simmer.

    6. Add crushed red pepper flakes and let sauce thicken 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    7. Reduce heat, whisk in grated Parmesan until smooth.

    8. Add cooked tortellini and toss with tongs, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

    9. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately topped with extra Parmesan and chopped basil.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Main Course
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup

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