30-Minute Creamy Garlic and Herb Skillet Tortellini
30-Minute Creamy Garlic and Herb Skillet Tortellini is a delightful, quick dish that elevates your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. Featuring tender tortellini in a rich garlic and herb sauce, this recipe is perfect for cozy family gatherings or impromptu dinner parties. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can serve up a comforting meal that delights the senses and leaves everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh tortellini (cheese or spinach)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in the broth, scraping any brown bits from the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and whisk until combined. Return to a simmer.
- Add fresh tortellini and cook according to package instructions (about 5 minutes) until tender.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, allowing them to melt into the sauce for about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 95mg