Creamy Herb Tortellini Food

ONE POT CHICKEN WITH TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken to the pan and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and just cooked through, 4-5 minutes.
• Remove the chicken from the pan; cover with foil to keep warm.
• Add the butter to the pan and melt; whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in the chicken broth and cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Add the tortellini to the pan and bring to a boil; cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure tortellini is coated with liquid.
• Stir in the cream and parmesan and cook for 1 more minute.
• Add the chicken back to the pan along with the spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
• Fold in the tomatoes. Sprinkle the parsley over the top and serve.

TORTELLINI WITH GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to the package directions; set aside.
• In a large pan, heat oil and butter. Sauté garlic 2 minutes.
• In a cup stir together half and half, broth, and cornstarch; pour into skillet.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
• Stir in the herbs, olives, garlic, and tortellini; cook 2 minutes to heat through.
• Serve.

PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• To make dressing: Combine milk, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper, stirring until smooth. Stir in finely chopped herbs. Gradually whisk in vinegar. Let stand for 10 minutes or until pasta is ready.
• To make salad: In large pot of boiling water, cook fusilli according to package. Drain pasta and rinse under running cold water until cool. In large bowl, combine pasta, veggies and dressing. Toss to coat and sprinkle with green onions. Allow to cool in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

CREAMY TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Bring the broth to a gentle boil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.
• Add the frozen vegetables to the pot and return to a gentle boil. Add the tortellini and cook until almost tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and cook for another 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Ladle into bowls and top with the shaved Parmesan and croutons. Drizzle with olive oil.

BACON CREAM CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Boil a large, salted pot of water for the tortellini. Start cooking the tortellini once the bacon is done (it'll only take a few minutes for the tortellini to cook).
• Cut the bacon into small pieces (I use kitchen shears to make the job easy). Fry it in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy (about 10 minutes).
• Take the pan off the heat and remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Drain most of the bacon fat from the pan (keep about 1 tablespoon in there).
• Stir in the garlic, chicken broth, cream, and cream cheese. Return the pan to the burner (medium heat), and stir until you've got a smooth sauce and it's reduced to your liking (about 5 minutes).
• Stir in the parmesan cheese and bacon. Take the pan off the heat and toss with the drained tortellini. If the sauce is too thick, add a few spoonfuls of the pasta water. Season with salt & pepper as needed.

CREAMY RESTAURANT STYLE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, place cream cheese in large skillet and cook on low until cream cheese is melted.
• Gradually whisk in milk.
• Stir in the pepper & 4 tbsp parmesan.
• Add spinach and stir to coat.
• Drain pasta and add to skillet. Mix lightly.
• Plate, sprinkle with tomatoes and remaining parmesan.

CREAMY TORTELLINI RECIPE - VEGETARIAN AND EASY

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to the package OR to use just one huge pan for everything: cover the surface of a large, deep pan with the 1 tbsp olive oil, add the tortellini and at medium-high, stir for 30seconds to a minute, mine turned golden-brown. Then, to calm that fire - add in the milk, stir and cook for a minute.
• Add the sour cream, reduce the heat a little bit and stir for around 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
• Stir in all the vegetables - garlic, scallions, tomato, spinach, parsley. Grind black pepper.
• Lastly add in the grated mozzarella cheese, so the sauce thickens up some more and stir well. Have a taste and if needed - add salt and pepper. I add A LOT of pepper to this recipe.
• Take off heat, serve immediately and top with Parmesan cheese - makes it even better.

BEST CREAMY GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE FOR TORTELLINI

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Begin boiling salted water for tortellini pasta. Cook your tortellini as per package instructions. Drain once cooked.
• Crush the garlic with the flat of your knife and the heel of your hand. Transfer it to a 10-inch (25 cm) heavy bottomed skillet together with the butter.
• As the butter melts, swirl it around for even coloring. Once it starts to turn brown, add olive oil to prevent butter from burning. Keep an eye on the butter as it goes from brown to burnt really quickly.
• Once it smells nutty, add the heavy cream, seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted, stirring continuously. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
• Add the cooked tortellini and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

CREAMY HERB CHICKEN TORTELLINI (OR SHRIMP/SCALLOPS, OR MEATLESS)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, blend herb and garlic dip, milk, and seasonings until smooth.
• In a medium/large pot cook tortellini according to directions.
• If using Chicken: In a skillet on Medium-High, add oil, chicken slices and garlic; stir fry for 5 minutes.
• If using Shrimp/Scallops: In a skillet on Medium-High, add oil and scallops; cook until done; remove from skillet, drain excess water, set aside; Add shrimp, garlic and vegetables (re-add the scallops in step 6).
• For both variations: Now add vegetables; stir fry until tender (and chicken is done).
• Reduce to low heat, stir in cooked tortellini and dip mixture.
• Heat through.
• Serves 5-6.