One-Pot Creamy Garlic Butter Tortellini and Peas
Make this simple, creamy tortellini and peas dish in a single pot for fast cooking and minimal cleanup. It features a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the tortellini and broth in a large pot or Dutch oven. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the tortellini are cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the butter until it melts completely into the sauce.
- Add the minced garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the frozen peas, salt, and pepper. The residual heat will warm the peas.
- Serve immediately, topping each portion with extra grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 2 minutes of simmering to allow more liquid to evaporate before adding the cream.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in this simple sauce.
- You can substitute milk for heavy cream, but the sauce will be thinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 85