# Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini and Broccoli

This creamy tomato basil tortellini with broccoli is a quick and easy 15-minute weeknight staple that delivers tons of flavor.

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to boil while you start the sauce.
2. Once boiling, add broccoli and cook for 3-4 minutes, remove and set aside.
3. Add tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, being careful not to overcook.
4. In a large skillet, melt salted butter.
5. Add diced sweet onions and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes.
6. Add garlic and cook on low for another few minutes.
7. Add dried basil, tomato paste, and Calabrian chili paste (if using), and cook a few more minutes until the tomato paste darkens a bit.
8. Add heavy cream and stir over low heat until heated through.
9. Add grated parmesan cheese, stir, and continue to heat.
10. Add 1/4 cup of the hot pasta water, stir, and cook 3-4 more minutes.
11. Add salt to taste.
12. If the sauce is too thin, add more parmesan; if too thick, add a bit more pasta water.
13. Add tortellini, stir to combine.
14. Serve and garnish with more parmesan and fresh basil.

## Equipment

- pot
- large skillet
- knife
- grater
- wooden spoon

## Tips

- If the sauce is too thin, add more parmesan.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more pasta water.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-08-10

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