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One-Pot Marry Me Tortellini

One-Pot Marry Me Tortellini: Creamy Comfort in 20 Minutes

One-Pot Marry Me Tortellini is a quick vegetarian recipe that delivers creamy comfort in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Substitute with olive oil for a lighter option.
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced Garlic powder can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 medium Shallot, diced Can replace with onion if needed.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust based on your preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can be used in larger amounts.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust to your heat tolerance.
  • 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste
For the Tortellini
  • 1.1 pounds Cheese Tortellini Feel free to swap with spinach or mushroom varieties.
  • 1.5 cups Vegetable Broth Chicken broth is a great alternative.
For the Creamy Finish
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream Vegan options like oat or coconut cream work too.
  • 0.75 cups Parmesan Cheese, grated Freshly grated melts better.
  • 0.5 cups Sun-Dried Tomatoes, drained, roughly chopped Oil-packed are best.
  • 1 cups Basil Leaves, roughly chopped Parsley can be used in a pinch.

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by gathering and prepping your ingredients: mince the garlic, dice the shallot, roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes, and shred the Parmesan cheese. Chop the basil leaves.
  2. In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and diced shallot, and sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  3. Stir in black pepper, chili flakes, dried thyme, and tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes until well combined and fragrant.
  4. Add cheese tortellini and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for about 3 minutes until tortellini is tender.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and stir gently. Allow to simmer for an additional minute to thicken.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil leaves until the cheese melts and is evenly distributed.
  7. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with extra basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 15gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, consume soon after cooking, as tortellini may become slightly softer upon storage.

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