Best Three Cheese Tortellini With Tomato Basil Sauce Recipes

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TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO BASIL CREAM SAUCE



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Tomato and basil cream sauce complements store-bought cheese tortellini perfectly. Parmesan cheese and garlic boost the flavor of this simple recipe.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Entree     Dinner     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound cheese tortellini
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish: parsley, freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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-CREAM SAUCE



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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

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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.

THREE CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO & BASIL SAUCE



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Categories     Cheese     Tomato     Vegetarian

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 12oz box Three Cheese Tortellini
2 cups Bertolli Tomato & Basil
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 14oz Italian stewed tomatoes
Fresh mushrooms (optional)
1 cup romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook Tortellini according to package directions. In sauce pan, heat pasta sauce, half cheese, cream, stewed tomatoes & mushrooms, 5 minutes until hot. Drain pasta. Combine with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Romano cheese. Serve with Salad & assorted breads.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH BASIL SAUCE



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11/20/13 UPDATE: Finally got around to making this and it was easy and delicious! I used mushroom filled pasta and YUM! Found this in The Healthy Heart Cookbook. Sounds good and easy!

Provided by nemokitty

Categories     Healthy

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package. Drain, keep warm.
  • Combine rest of ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, simmer 5 minutes. Stir in parmesan.
  • Transfer sauce to serving bowl and add tortellini.

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