Creamy Pesto Tortellini Quick and Flavorful Meal

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

3. 3

   Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently to combine with the garlic and tomatoes.

5. 5

   Gradually add the basil pesto, stirring to fully integrate it into the cream.

6. 6

   Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the creamy pesto sauce.

7. 7

   Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.

8. 8

   Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.