Tasty Tortellini Pasta Recipe With Tomato Cream Sauce (20 Minutes) Pasta Dinner Budget Recipes Italian Recipes Vegetarian

Who has time for complicated recipes on busy nights? This easy tortellini pasta recipe has a rich tomato cream sauce and is ready to roll in about 20 minutes. Tortellini or ravioli are smothered in a creamy tomato sauce. This is one Italian-inspired dinner the whole family will enjoy.

Use tortellini, ravioli or your favorite pasta for this family-pleasing, budget-friendly recipe. Here is your short shopping list: fresh tortellini or ravioli, olive oil, onion, fresh garlic, a can of diced tomatoes (check out the health benefits of tomatoes), dried basil, dried oregano and heavy cream.

Serve this quick and easy tortellini recipe for dinner with your favorite side dishes. We like garlic bread or crisp, fresh salad to make it a complete dinner.

Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients 

• 18 ounces (2 packages) fresh tortellini or ravioli, cooked according to package directions
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 14.5 ounces (1 can) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Recipe Notes

• Either tortellini or ravioli will work for this recipe. You can use plain cheese or whatever kind you enjoy, like mushroom, spinach or Italian sausage.

• For added flavor, use a can of fire-roasted tomatoes.

• You could add spinach or kale to the recipe for more flavor and nutrition.

• Store any leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave.

Here's how to make it:

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2. Add the tomatoes, basil and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes.
3. Pour in the cream. Cook about 5 minutes more. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
4. Ladle the sauce over the cooked pasta. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. 

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