Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Tortellini with Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish presents a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, featuring tender tortellini enveloped in a luscious tomato-basil cream sauce. The homemade sauce is crafted with fresh tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a touch of cream, resulting in a velvety and flavorful embrace for the tortellini. Accompanying this main course is an array of delectable recipes to complement your dining experience. Explore the vibrant flavors of a refreshing Tomato and Avocado Salad, where juicy tomatoes and creamy avocado unite, drizzled with a zesty dressing. For a side of wholesome goodness, try our Steamed Asparagus with Lemon and Butter, where crisp asparagus spears are infused with a zesty lemon and butter sauce. Elevate your meal with a warm and comforting Garlic Bread, its crispy exterior and soft, garlicky interior providing the perfect accompaniment. Conclude your culinary adventure with a sweet treat, our Classic Italian Tiramisu, a delightful dessert that layers espresso-soaked ladyfingers with a creamy mascarpone filling. Join us on this culinary adventure, where each recipe promises to delight your senses and create a memorable dining experience.
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TOMATO-BASIL TORTELLINI
Tomato-Basil Tortellini - a rich and creamy pasta dinner the whole family will love. Ravoili or Tortellini tossed in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce and plenty of fresh basil!
Provided by Erin S
Categories Dinner Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to the package directions.
- In a large skillet heat butter until melted, over medium high heat. Add garlic, and saute for 2 minutes until soft, but not burnt.
- Stir in flour, and cook for 2-3 minutes; stirring frequently. Whisk in milk and cream. Add sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Add cooked pasta, tossing to coat.
- Stir in fresh basil to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 72 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 975 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat
TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE
This tortellini with tomato cream sauce is mouthwatering. Put spinach, tomatoes and other pantry staples to use in this warm and satisfying dish. -Barbra Stanger, West Jordan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes., Stir in cream and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 8-10 minutes. , Drain tortellini; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 33g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO BASIL CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
- In a bowl or measuring cup, combine the crushed tomatoes with the chicken bouillon granules, basil, minced parsley, and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan.
- Sauté the garlic in the olive oil.
- Add the crushed tomato mixture and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cream and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir well.
- Stir the drained tortellini into the sauce. Serve the pasta and sauce garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 943 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 189 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 35 g, Sodium 941 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 67 g, ServingSize 4 portions (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO SPINACH CREAM SAUCE
I enjoy all things pasta, and tortellini is my favorite. The flavor of this dish is amazing. Even my husband, who hates pasta of any kind, loves it! It's a great recipe for non-spinach fans to try, too. -Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, spinach and seasonings. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes., Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Stir into sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 810mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
TORTELLINI WITH A TOMATO-BASIL CREAM SAUCE
A friend gave me this recipe after she went on and on about how fabulous and easy it is. I have not tried it, but based on her comments, I think it will be good!
Provided by Cook4_6
Categories European
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare tortellini as directed on package.
- Chop tomatoes in chunky pieces.
- Blend bouillon with basil, parsley and pepper into the tomatoes.
- Saute the garlic in olive oil until just white.
- Add to the sauce and bring just to a simmer.
- When sauce is hot, add the cream to a non-aluminum skillet and bring to a slow boil and add the hot tomato sauce and cheese.
- Stir well and blend the tortellini into the pan of tomato basil cream sauce.
- Serve, topped with parsley and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1024.9, Fat 70.5, SaturatedFat 35.9, Cholesterol 229.9, Sodium 1289.2, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 26
CLASSIC MEAT TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO SAUCE
According to local legend in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, the birthplace of tortellini, the pasta's navel shape was inspired by the indescribable beauty of Venus's belly button. Keep that in mind as your roll, stuff and fold these little dumplings, whose recipe is adapted from the "true and authentic" version codified by the Confraternita del Tortellino and notarized by the Bologna Chamber of Commerce. While tortellini are traditionally served as a middle course in a light meat brodo, they'll make a fine main course when tossed with a simple tomato sauce and topped off with a light grating of Parmesan. This version yields enough for leftover pasta and sauce. Freeze them both separately when you're done for a comforting meal in the days and weeks to come. hen you're done for a comforting meal in the days and weeks to come. (And check out Cooking's How to Make Pasta guide for more tips and video.)
Provided by Samin Nosrat
Categories dinner, lunch, pastas, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings, plus leftover pasta and sauce
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the filling: Add 3 tablespoons olive oil to a large cast-iron pan set over medium-high heat. Crumble in ground beef and pork and reduce heat to medium. Using the edge of a metal spoon, break up clumps of meat as they form, stirring regularly. Once the meat is evenly broken up, continue to cook, stirring only occasionally, until all of the water has evaporated and the cooking sounds change from steaming to sizzling, about 7 to 8 minutes.
- As the meat begins to brown, clear a spot in the center of the pan and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the garlic. Cook the garlic until it starts to release an aroma, about 20 seconds, then stir it into the meat and cook another 30 seconds or so. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine meat mixture, mortadella, Parmesan, parsley, nutmeg, cloves, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Pulse to combine, then taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Add eggs and pulse, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is smooth and tacky. Cover and refrigerate until you're ready to assemble ravioli.
- Make the tomato sauce: Pour tomatoes and their juices into a medium bowl and use your hands to crush them. Pour 1/4 cup water into the can and swirl, then add to tomatoes. Set aside.
- Set a small Dutch oven or similar pot over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons olive oil. When it shimmers, add onion and a generous pinch of salt. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Move onions to the edges of the pot and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add garlic and allow it to gently sizzle, about 20 seconds. Before the garlic has a chance to start browning, stir it into the onions and add tomatoes. Season with salt and oregano or basil and bring to a hard simmer. Stir, then reduce heat to low and cover pot (to prevent splattering). Cook, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes or until raw tomato taste is gone. (Tomato sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated.)
- Shape the tortellini: Place a sheet of pasta on your workspace and dust off any excess flour. One sheet at a time, cut the pasta into 2 1/2-inch squares, or use a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter to cut rounds from the pasta sheets. As you cut or punch, stack and store the pieces under a lightly dampened dish towel or in a plastic bag to keep them from drying out.
- On a clean work counter, lay out about 15 pasta rounds or squares at a time, and spoon rounded teaspoonfuls of filling onto the pasta, just off center. Use a spray bottle or wet pastry brush to lightly dampen the edges of the pasta.
- One at a time, pick up a piece of pasta and fold in half over the filling, squeezing out air bubbles as you press the dough around the filling with dry fingers to seal the tortellino. If you're working with circles, you'll be left with a half-moon shape. If using squares, fold corner-to-corner to form a triangle.
- Holding a tortellino in one hand, use your other index finger to gently poke an indent into the center of its base (the bottom of the filling). Folding the tortellino around the indent, draw both of its bottom corners together as if forming a fortune cookie. Overlap the corners and press to seal them together.
- Toss lightly with semolina flour, then lay out in a single layer on the second prepared baking sheet. Continue with remaining pasta and filling.
- Finish the tomato sauce and cook the pasta: Set a large pot filled with 5 quarts of water over high heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Add 6 tablespoons fine sea salt or 1/2 cup kosher salt. Drop 48 tortellini into the water and stir.
- Remove the sauce from heat and stir in 1/4 cup olive oil. Pass sauce through a food mill or use a stick blender to puree. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Set a large frying pan with curved edges on the stove over low heat. Add 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
- When the tortellini are cooked, about 3 to 4 minutes, use a spider or skimmer to lift them out, shake off excess water, and place directly into the pan of sauce. Toss and swirl tortellini in sauce until they are all evenly covered. If the sauce is too thick, add pasta water 1 teaspoon at a time to loosen. The sauce should cling to the pasta without appearing to seize. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 801, UnsaturatedFat 50 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1000 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 1 gram
SPINACH TOMATO TORTELLINI
An old boyfriend's mother used to cook this for me whenever I ate over. Cheese tortellini are served in a creamy tomato and spinach sauce. I love it!
Provided by LELA NORTON
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the tortellini, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- While you get the tortellini going, combine the tomatoes, spinach, salt, pepper, basil and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture begins to bubble.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, milk and cream. Stir this mixture into the saucepan along with the Parmesan cheese. Heat through, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, about 2 minutes.
- Drain the tortellini, but do not rinse, then pour them into the saucepan with the sauce. Stir to coat, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 885.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh tomatoes, basil, and cream will give your sauce the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the tortellini: Tortellini should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Make the sauce ahead of time: The sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Just reheat it over low heat before serving.
- Serve the tortellini with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese: Parmesan cheese adds a delicious salty and nutty flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Tortellini with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy sauce is made with fresh tomatoes, basil, and cream, and it is tossed with cooked tortellini. The dish is then topped with Parmesan cheese and served.
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