CREAMY MARINARA TORTELLINI

Creamy Marinara Tortellini image

Travel to Italy without leaving your kitchen with Sarah Vasques' no-hassle pasta combination. By adding artichoke hearts and rich cream, the Milford, New Hampshire cook turns regular marinara into a special sauce. "Serve it with a garden salad and garlic bread," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold water
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine marinara sauce and cream. Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually add to sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add the artichokes, thyme and oil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Drain tortellini; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.