# Comforting Cheese Tortellini

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

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 590 per serving
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: Italian
- Health Score: 6/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 590
- Protein: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fat: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg

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

## Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 0.25 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 500 grams cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

## Instructions
1. In a large pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Stir in 1/4 cup of tomato paste and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
3. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
4. Add 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until it is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, or to taste.
5. Meanwhile, cook 500 grams of cheese tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
6. Add the cooked tortellini directly into the pan with the creamy tomato sauce. Toss gently to ensure all the tortellini is coated.
7. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley before serving.

## Allergen Information
Contains: gluten, dairy, eggs

## Tags
pasta, quick, family-friendly, comfort-food, creamy, cheese

## Source
Recipe by: Unknown
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/YUa0tV9OuKg?si=SA60ZjexaCcOnS3B

## Machine-Readable Data

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