Description
Marry Me Tortellini is a creamy, savory pasta dish loaded with flavor—tender cheese‑filled tortellini tossed in a lush sun‑dried tomato cream sauce that feels indulgent yet comes together quickly.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (about 16 oz) cheese‑filled tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 1‑2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3‑4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun‑dried tomatoes, chopped (oil‑packed preferred)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ to 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: sautéed spinach, grilled chicken or shrimp (for extra protein)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic and chopped sun‑dried tomatoes for about 1‑2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and heavy cream; stir in the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), and season lightly with salt and pepper. Simmer gently for about 5‑7 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. If adding optional sautéed spinach, chicken or shrimp, fold them in now.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- This dish is inspired by the viral “Marry Me Chicken” recipe—cheese‑filled tortellini replaces the chicken for a quick vegetarian‑friendly twist. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- If the sauce becomes too thin, continue simmering to reduce it; if it becomes too thick, thin with a splash of broth or milk. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Leftovers: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of cream or broth to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 out of 4 servings
- Calories: approx 600
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: approx 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
