Description
This Cheese Tortellini recipe features tender, cheese-filled pasta enveloped in a rich and creamy Parmigiano sauce, perfectly seasoned with nutmeg and freshly ground black pepper. It’s an easy, comforting dish that comes together quickly, ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- A few grinds of nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until they float and are tender. Drain the tortellini well.
- Incorporate Butter: Return the drained tortellini to the pot while it’s still warm. Add the unsalted butter and gently fold it in until it melts completely, coating the pasta evenly.
- Add Cream and Parmesan: Pour in the heavy cream and the freshly grated Parmigiano cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the cream is fully absorbed by the tortellini, creating a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Season: Add a dash of freshly ground nutmeg and black pepper to enhance the flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Add extra Parmesan cheese on top if desired and serve the tortellini hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- An excellent cream sauce surrounds delightful cheese-filled pasta, making this dish incredibly comforting and rich.
- Be sure to use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smoothest sauce texture.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference, especially the nutmeg and black pepper, which add a subtle warmth.
- Serve immediately as the sauce is best enjoyed fresh and creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 622 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 219 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 85 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg
