Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Best Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce for Tortellini. This luscious sauce is a perfect accompaniment to tender tortellini pasta, creating a dish that’s sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (35-36% fat)
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
For the Tortellini:
- 18 ounces (500 grams) tortellini pasta
Instructions
- Prepare the Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the Tortellini: Boil salted water and cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Crush garlic cloves and combine with butter in a skillet. Add olive oil as the butter browns. Once fragrant, add cream, seasoning, and Parmesan. Stir until melted.
- Combine Tortellini and Sauce: Add cooked tortellini to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve the creamy tortellini immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce, Tortellini Recipe, Pasta with Parmesan Sauce
