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One-Pot Marry Me Tortellini

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

Experience the delightful One-Pot Marry Me Tortellini, a quick vegetarian recipe that brings rich flavors and comfort to the table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tortellini
  • 9 ounce cheese tortellini can swap for spinach, mushroom, or meat-filled tortellini
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream can use half-and-half or dairy-free oat cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter can substitute with olive oil or oil from sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 medium shallot finely diced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth can use chicken broth for a richer taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste intensifies tomato flavor
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil for best flavor
For the Finishing Touches
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese best when freshly grated
  • 1 handful fresh basil chopped
  • seasoning blend of black pepper, dried thyme, and chili flakes

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare all your ingredients by mincing the garlic, dicing the shallot, chopping the fresh basil, slicing sun-dried tomatoes, and grating Parmesan cheese.
  2. In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and diced shallots, sautéing for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the black pepper, red chili flakes, dried thyme, and tomato paste, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Add the cheese tortellini and vegetable broth to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, allowing the mixture to simmer for an additional minute.
  6. Fold in the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil until well combined.
  7. Serve in bowls, garnished with extra black pepper and chili flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half or oat cream. Ensure not to overcook the tortellini for the best texture.

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