Description
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring tortellini tossed in a rich roasted red pepper Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the pureed roasted red peppers and heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo Tortellini, creamy pasta, Italian dish