# Comforting Cheese Tortellini

## Description
A quick and easy recipe for cheese tortellini in a creamy tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 724 per serving
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Health Score: 5/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 724
- Protein: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fat: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Vegetarian, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 0.5 cup Tomato Paste or Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 package Cheese Tortellini (approx. 500-600g)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper

## Instructions
1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in 0.5 cups of tomato paste or sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
5. Stir in 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Add 1 package (approx. 500-600g) of cooked cheese tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
7. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley before serving.

## Allergen Information
Contains: gluten, dairy, eggs

## Tags
pasta, quick, comfort-food, creamy-sauce, italian, easy-dinner

## Source
Recipe by: Not specified
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/YUa0tV9OuKg?si=wXePVokg6vP-dsP5

## Machine-Readable Data

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