A creamy, dreamy tortellini dish simmered in a garlic-Parmesan sun-dried tomato cream sauce — bold, rich, and ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for date night or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 (20 oz) package cheese tortellini
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1 tbsp butter or olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed, drained)
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Optional: 1 cup baby spinach, fresh basil, extra Parmesan
Instructions
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Cook tortellini until just al dente; drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat butter or oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
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Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
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Stir in cream, broth, seasoning, and red pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
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Reduce heat, stir in Parmesan, and season to taste.
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Add tortellini (and spinach if using). Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Serve hot with fresh basil and more cheese on top.