Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini and Broccoli
Directions
- 1Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to boil while you start the sauce.
- 2Once boiling, add broccoli and cook for 3-4 minutes, remove and set aside.
- 3Add tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, being careful not to overcook.
- 4In a large skillet, melt salted butter.
- 5Add diced sweet onions and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes.
- 6Add garlic and cook on low for another few minutes.
- 7Add dried basil, tomato paste, and Calabrian chili paste (if using), and cook a few more minutes until the tomato paste darkens a bit.
- 8Add heavy cream and stir over low heat until heated through.
- 9Add grated parmesan cheese, stir, and continue to heat.
- 10Add 1/4 cup of the hot pasta water, stir, and cook 3-4 more minutes.
- 11Add salt to taste.
- 12If the sauce is too thin, add more parmesan; if too thick, add a bit more pasta water.
- 13Add tortellini, stir to combine.
- 14Serve and garnish with more parmesan and fresh basil.
Ingredients
- 1 package store-bought tortellini or ravioli
- 1 head broccoli
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 0.33 cup sweet onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, finely diced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 3 oz tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Calabrian chili paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup parmesan
- 0.25 cup pasta water
- salt
- pepper
- fresh basil
Equipment
potlarge skilletknifegraterwooden spoon
Tips
- If the sauce is too thin, add more parmesan.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more pasta water.
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