Description
Marry Me Tortellini is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish loaded with cheese-filled tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs. A rich, romantic dinner that’s easy enough for weeknights but impressive enough for date night.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 package (9–12 oz) cheese tortellini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs or 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and broth, bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and Italian herbs. Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. You can also add cooked chicken, shrimp, or spinach for extra protein and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: marry me tortellini, creamy tortellini, easy romantic pasta, sun-dried tomato pasta