Tortellini Alfredo
This tortellini Alfredo is ready in about 20 minutes and it's always a hit! So cheesy and delicious.
Servings 6
Calories 638kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
- While tortellini is cooking, add the butter and heavy cream to a sauce pan over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until the butter has melted.
- Add the Parmesan cheese to the butter mixture and whisk constantly over low heat until the cheese has fully melted.
- Season the Alfredo sauce with salt and pepper.
- Drain the tortellini and add to the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil just before serving.
Notes
Add chopped, cooked chicken to this dish, if desired.
Fresh or frozen tortellini is preferred, but dried also works.
Nutrition
Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1012mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1335IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 532mg | Iron: 2.2mg