Tomato Basil Creamy Tortellini
Creamy tortellini with fresh tomato and basil topped with shaved parmesan cheese!
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 whole tomatoes quartered or 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp shaved parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions **(1-2 minutes shorter)**. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water. Drain tortellini and set aside.
- Meanwhile heat oil in large casserole. Add garlic and shallots, sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Add tomatoes and cook until tomatoes start to soften 2 minutes). Add butter and cream, stir. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Now add the tortellini, basil and the reserved pasta water. Briefly fold to combine. Top with shaved parmesan cheese and serve.