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Creamy Tortelloni with Basil and Tomatoes

Tender spinach and ricotta tortelloni in a light cream and Parmesan sauce. Dinner will be ready before the water for the pasta has time to cool.
5 views18 min610 kcal / servingsEasy
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Creamy Tortelloni with Basil and Tomatoes

Nutrition

Per serving · approximate nutritional values
Energy
610 kcal
Protein
24 g
Carbohydrates
66 g
Sugars
8 g
Fat
28 g
Saturated fat
14 g
Fiber
6 g
Salt
1.5 g

Instructions

Follow the steps and taste along the way.

  1. Cook the pasta

    Cook the tortelloni in salted water according to the package instructions. Reserve about 100 ml of the starchy cooking water, then drain the pasta.
    Photo for step 1
  2. Make the aromatic base

    Briefly sauté the garlic in olive oil in a large pan until fragrant. Add the halved tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
    Photo for step 2
  3. Make the sauce

    Pour in the cream, add the finely grated Parmesan, and stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pasta water. Stir until the sauce is glossy.
    Photo for step 3
  4. Bring the flavours together

    Stir in the tortelloni and half of the basil. Season with black pepper and, if needed, a pinch of salt.
    Photo for step 4
  5. Serve

    Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan and basil leaves.
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Creamy Tortelloni with Basil and Tomatoes

Tender spinach and ricotta tortelloni in a light cream and Parmesan sauce. Dinner will be ready before the water for the pasta has time to cool.
2 Servings18 minEasy
Creamy Tortelloni with Basil and Tomatoes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta

    Cook the tortelloni in salted water according to the package instructions. Reserve about 100 ml of the starchy cooking water, then drain the pasta.
    Cook the pasta
  2. Make the aromatic base

    Briefly sauté the garlic in olive oil in a large pan until fragrant. Add the halved tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
    Make the aromatic base
  3. Make the sauce

    Pour in the cream, add the finely grated Parmesan, and stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pasta water. Stir until the sauce is glossy.
    Make the sauce
  4. Bring the flavours together

    Stir in the tortelloni and half of the basil. Season with black pepper and, if needed, a pinch of salt.
    Bring the flavours together
  5. Serve

    Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan and basil leaves.
    Serve