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Marry Me Tortellini

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In Part 3 of making Marry Me Tortellini, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

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Start by boiling your tortellini—it’s quick, usually just 5-7 minutes. While that’s happening, heat the olive oil in a big skillet and let the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes sizzle until they smell amazing. That’s the base of your sauce, and it’s already filling your kitchen with the good stuff.

Pour in the cream and broth, let it bubble and thicken, then stir in the Parmesan until it melts into a silky dream. Toss the cooked tortellini right in, let everything get cozy for a minute, and you’re done. The visual guide in my head is simple: golden tortellini, glossy sauce, and a sprinkle of basil on top—that’s your money shot.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

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Marry Me Tortellini
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Marry Me Tortellini

This creamy, sun-dried tomato tortellini is pure comfort in a bowl—tender cheese tortellini wrapped in a rich, garlicky parmesan sauce with a hint of Italian seasoning. It's the weeknight dinner that feels like a special occasion, and families can't get enough.

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Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings4 servings
CourseMain Course
Calories620 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  5. Add cooked tortellini to the sauce, tossing to coat. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a splash at a time. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For a lighter version, swap the heavy cream for half-and-half, but know the sauce won't be quite as luscious. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days—reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth to bring the creaminess back.

Pinterest Kitchen Tip: Save this recipe to your @recipestokitchen board so you can pull up the ingredient checklist at the grocery store!

Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 620 kcalProtein: 26gCarbs: 58gFat: 32gFiber: 6g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.