Creamy Mascarpone Tortellini Delight
A quick and creamy mascarpone tortellini recipe delivering rich Italian flavors in minutes.
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Discover this creamy mascarpone tortellini recipe for a quick and delicious Italian pasta dish perfect for any dinner.
Recipe Details
Prep time
5m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
0s
Total time
15m
Prep time
5m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
0s
Total time
15m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 150 g fresh cheese tortellini
- 60 g mascarpone cheese
- 50 ml whole milk
- 10 g unsalted butter
- 1 piece garlic clove minced
- 15 g parmesan cheese grated
- 5 g fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
- 1 pinch salt
Origins Italian
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add fresh cheese tortellini to boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 3-4 minutes.
- While tortellini cooks, melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic clove to the melted butter and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in mascarpone cheese and whole milk until smooth and creamy.
- Add grated parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and combined.
- Drain cooked tortellini and add it to the saucepan with the creamy mascarpone sauce.
- Toss tortellini gently in the sauce to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh basil leaves over the tortellini and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use fresh tortellini for best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcook tortellini to keep it firm.
- Add fresh basil at the end to preserve its aroma.
Serving Suggestions
- green salad with lemon vinaigrette
- steamed asparagus
- garlic bread
Enjoy this creamy mascarpone tortellini as a comforting and elegant meal perfect for any occasion.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 1
- Sodium (g): 0.3
- Sugar (g): 2
- Fat (g): 12
- Carbohydrates (g): 20
- Protein (g): 8
- Calories: 220
- Cholesterol (g): 0.05
- Saturated Fat (g): 7
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