OMG. Yes, this is the best creamy tortellini recipe in the entire world. It’s so easy to make and it takes like, what? 20 minutes? In one pan…Weeknight dinner problem solved.
You can use any pasta for this, gnocchi too, but cheese-filled tortellini will just make your heart melt with love, joy, happiness, fulfilment. Add some Parmesan on top of all that and call it a day. Not a cheat day, but a good day.
It’s a well known fact that this recipe has about seven million calories and each one one of those little suckers is totally, TOTALLY, worth it. Even if I have to do 3 HIIT workouts a day for the next 3 years to burn this off, it’s still so worth it.
Plus I’m lying. It doesn’t have SEVEN million calories, I’m rounding up. Plus I’m too lazy to actually calculate and know something like this.
All I know is, whatever you’re going through right now, this creamy tortellini pan can fix it. It will whisper good things in your ear, it will cheer you up, it will sing and it will melt in your mouth.
You will want to make this every day for the rest of your life.
And I’m telling you this, because this is what I’ve been doing since 4 weeks. Then I run out of tortellini and I cry in the closet, because dignity.
Okay, now let’s get to the point.
Did I mention I made this with sour cream? If you’re not using sour cream in your pasta, what are you doing with your life, really? Get it together, buy some sour cream and make this. But then again, you could probably use cream cheese instead.
This is so so cheesy. Like there’s cheese everywhere: inside the tortellini, around the tortellini, on top of the tortellini. Poor tortellini. (but happy me)
How To Make Creamy Tortellini
(If You’re not Italian, Or Talented!)
- saute tortellini in a pan with olive oil
- pour in some milk and cook for a minute
- stir in the sour cream and let the sauce thicken cooking for a minute
- stir in the vegetables and add black pepper
- add mozzarella and top with Parmesan cheese
The whole thing happens in one one pan.
And no, you won’t be making a creamy sauce out of olive oil, garlic, milk and egg. No. Sour cream works just fine and you should be proud of yourself for finding a faster way to get dinner ready. You can also use cream cheese if this is all you have at home.
To make yourself feel better about your food choices, you’ll add spinach, parsley (or basil) garlic, a scallion and a small tomato. That’s 5 different vegetables right there. Look at you.
Options
This recipe is pretty great as is, but you can experiment with other ingredients if you want.
For example you can add some chopped ham or bacon, green beans, broccoli or seafood.
Whatever you decide, I hope you enjoy this meal for dinner at least as much as I did!
Yield: 3
Creamy Tortellini Recipe - Vegetarian And Easy
Easy and creamy pasta recipe that will melt your heart! Filled with spinach, garlic and cheese, this vegetarian tortellini recipe is warm, delicious and so incredibly creamy! Perfect for dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Ingredients
- 15oz/ 400g cheese tortellini, refrigerated
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, grated
- 1 1/2 cup baby spinach, fresh
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 Tbsp parsley/basil, chopped
- Parmesan cheese
- black pepper, freshly ground
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to the package OR to use just one huge pan for everything: cover the surface of a large, deep pan with the 1 tbsp olive oil, add the tortellini and at medium-high, stir for 30seconds to a minute, mine turned golden-brown. Then, to calm that fire - add in the milk, stir and cook for a minute.
- Add the sour cream, reduce the heat a little bit and stir for around 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in all the vegetables - garlic, scallions, tomato, spinach, parsley. Grind black pepper.
- Lastly add in the grated mozzarella cheese, so the sauce thickens up some more and stir well. Have a taste and if needed - add salt and pepper. I add A LOT of pepper to this recipe.
- Take off heat, serve immediately and top with Parmesan cheese - makes it even better.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 647Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 930mgCarbohydrates: 71gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 26g
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FAQs
1. Don't boil it! Toss refrigerated tortellini with a lot of sauce (the ratio should be 1 part ravioli to 2 parts sauce), then throw everything into a baking dish.
What's the difference between tortellini and ravioli? ›
Ravioli are usually square, with a flat underside and rounded top, with edges cut at a sharp angle and sometimes frilled with a fork. Tortellini are ring or navel-shaped, at times resembling a tiny croissant or even a wonton.
How long to cook Buitoni tortellini? ›
Cooking Instructions: 1. Open package and add pasta to 3 quarts boiling water. 2. Reduce heat and boil gently for 5 minutes or longer for a softer bite.
How are you supposed to eat tortellini? ›
Once your tortellini is cooked, savour by itself, toss with a fresh sauce, or use it in a delicious recipe. If you prefer chicken, shrimp or vegetables, tortellini are perfect for an elevated yet simple meal that the entire family will enjoy.
Should you cover tortellini when cooking? ›
Up next: how long to bake tortellini. Cover tightly with foil and bake until bubbling, about 35 minutes. Remove the foil and turn on the broiler. Broil until the cheese is lightly browned.
Should I rinse tortellini after cooking? ›
No, in almost every case, you should not rinse pasta after it's cooked. It's true that rinsing noodles or pasta after cooking halts the cooking process. “This is also known as shocking,” Tiess says. But rinsing also removes the starch water after the noodles are strained, which is what helps adhere sauce to noodles.
Do Italians eat tortellini with sauce? ›
In Italy, meat tortellini are traditionally served in broth, but they are enjoyed with other toppings, too: cheese sauce, cream sauce, pesto or tomato sauce. There are also cheese versions of tortellini. Tortellini are also eaten for dessert!
What do Italians call tortellini? ›
Typical from the Emilia Romagna region, tortellini is the world most famous filled pasta. Tortellino comes etymologically from tortello, a diminutive of torta, which means pie in italian. Tortellini are called so because they are filled just like little pies.
Is gnocchi and tortellini the same thing? ›
Gnocchi are potato-based dumplings that are not stuffed. Gnocchi are typically boiled and tossed in a tomato-based sauce. Tortellini, ravioli, and agnolotti are all stuffed Italian pastas made with semolina flour. Tortellini is a stuffed pasta in the shape of a ring.
How can you tell when tortellini is done? ›
Tortellini cooking times: 2 to 3 minutes for refrigerated (soft) tortellini, 3 to 5 minutes for frozen tortellini, and 10 to 11 minutes for dried tortellini. Signs of doneness are when the pasta floats to the surface of the water, and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Can you cook tortellini in sauce instead of water? Yes! Tortellini cook quickly and well in even a relatively small amount of liquid, so they are well-suited to cooking directly in a sauce for a true one-pan meal.
What is Buitoni sauce? ›
Product Details. Serve up a delicious pasta dinner in minutes with Buitoni Marinara Sauce. This tomato pasta sauce blends ripe tomatoes, garlic, onions and basil for a red sauce the whole family can savor.
How to make store-bought tortellini taste better? ›
Simple Tortellini Soup
Chicken broth and canned diced tomatoes create a flavorful base for the cheese-filled ring pasta to swim in. Add white kidney beans for a punch of protein. Sliced zucchini adds texture and flavor. Sprinkle grated Parm cheese on top of the steaming soup and serve.
What goes good on tortellini? ›
Cheesy tortellini pockets are tossed with marinated artichokes, fresh veggies, feta cheese, briny olives, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. An easy recipe for cheese tortellini with bacon, asparagus, and peas in a light cream sauce.
Is it OK to eat tortellini raw? ›
Well, there's nothing in pasta that is harmful if eaten raw. Cooking pasta does not transform the food from harmful to helpful. It's not animal flesh! Uncooked pasta is going to be like most starches: harder to digest because the long polymer chains of starch are difficult to break down.
Can you cook pasta without boiling it first? ›
With a little planning ahead, you can save yourself the trouble and energy cost of heating a large pot of boiling water to cook dry pasta. In fact, there's no need to heat any water at all. Simply heat your favorite sauce, add the rehydrated pasta, and let it sit for a minute. Dinner is served!
Can you eat packaged tortellini raw? ›
As with any uncooked food, there is a chance of cross contamination; the cheese can have listeria, the pork or beef e. Coli, the raw egg could have Salmonella. You take your chances eating it raw.
Is packaged tortellini pre cooked? ›
Originally from Italian region of Emilia, cheese tortellini has become a Canadian classic for all ages. Our special blend of cheese fills this ring shaped pasta. The pasta is precooked and individually frozen offering a delicious canvas to a signature dish ready from the freezer in minutes.
How do I make sure tortellini is cooked? ›
Cook the tortellini for 5 minutes or until they're floating.
After 5 minutes, they should be floating at the top of the water. Scoop one out of the water and wait for it to cool, and then taste it to ensure that it's done. If it isn't done, cook the tortellini for an additional 1-2 minutes.
