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Creamy One-Pot Pesto Tortellini Dinner

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A quick and easy 20-minute one-pot meal featuring tender tortellini in a creamy pesto sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and comforting dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 9 oz (250 g) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/3 cup (80 g) pesto sauce
  • 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or wide pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir frequently until fragrant but not browned, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add tortellini, spreading them out evenly. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tortellini are tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add more broth if needed to keep moist.
  3. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in pesto sauce, coating the tortellini evenly.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and mix well. The sauce will thicken slightly as it warms.
  5. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and silky. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Notes

If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a little reserved pasta water or broth to loosen it. Avoid over-stirring after adding cheese to keep tortellini intact. Use quality pesto for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Gluten-free tortellini can be used to make the recipe gluten-free.

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Keywords: pesto tortellini, one-pot meal, creamy pasta, quick dinner, easy dinner, weeknight meal, vegetarian option

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