Ingredients
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons minced sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 lb tortellini
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (for tossing pasta)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil in a large pot.
- While water heats, prep all ingredients: slice basil, mince sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and shallot, chop parsley, and grate cheese.
- Heat a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add butter and melt until foamy. Add minced shallot and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Reduce heat to medium. Stir in garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in chicken broth and white vinegar. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook tortellini in boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil, chopped basil, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Uncover the sauce and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, half the chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Add cooked tortellini to the sauce and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with cracked black pepper, remaining parsley, and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh or refrigerated tortellini for best results.
- Vegetable broth can be substituted for chicken broth to make it vegetarian.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
