Pink Tortellini

Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of Pink Tortellini, a quick and easy weeknight dinner that feels gourmet. This recipe pairs tender cheese-filled tortellini with a luscious pink sauce made from rich tomato puree and velvety heavy cream, creating a perfectly balanced, mildly tangy, and silky dish. Infused with fragrant garlic, a sprinkle of dried basil, and a kick of crushed red pepper flakes, this one-pan meal is bursting with warmth and flavor in every bite. Topped with grated Parmesan and an optional garnish of fresh parsley, Pink Tortellini comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings or an effortless dinner party centerpiece. Perfect for pasta lovers craving a comforting twist, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Cheese tortellini
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 400 grams Tomato puree
• 200 ml Heavy cream
• 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the tortellini cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Finely mince the garlic cloves and sauté in the hot olive oil for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.

Step 4

Add the tomato puree to the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to slightly thicken.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently until the sauce turns a uniform pink color.

Step 6

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss gently until the pasta is evenly coated in the pink sauce.

Step 8

Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately with additional grated Parmesan on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1193.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2465.3

Total Fat 138.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 410mg	0%
Sodium 4155.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 220.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g	0%
Total Sugars 24.5g
Protein 80.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1175.2mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1913.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 36.0%