Tortellini with Basil Cream Sauce
Tortellini meets alfredo sauce meets basil in this simple, elegant, creamy recipe for tortellini with basil cream sauce. A perfect summer pasta supper!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shallots, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 9-ounce packages cheese tortellini, cooked and drained
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Saute shallots and garlic in butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add flour and stir for one more minute. Stir in 1/4 cup butter and cook for one more minute. Stir in wine and cook one minute more. Slowly add cream, stirring until smooth.
- Add cheese and and cook over medium heat until smooth and thick, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in basil, mix well. Add cooked tortellini and stir to coat.
- Divide among plates and grind fresh pepper over top.
Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/tortellini-with-basil-cream-sauce/