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Creamy Tomato Tortellini
This creamy tomato tortellini is a rich and comforting pasta dish made entirely in the microwave in just minutes. A quick microwave shortcut with refrigerated tortellini makes this feel like a restaurant-quality meal.
30 second summary
Creamy microwave tomato tortellini ready in under 10 minutes.
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Nutrition per serving
420Calories
16gProtein
54gCarbs
15gFat
3gFiber
Ingredients
2servings
main
sauce
topping
seasoning
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Instructions
1
Cook the Tortellini
Place tortellini in a large microwave-safe bowl and cover with water by about an inch. Microwave on high for 5 minutes until tender. Drain well.
2
Make the Sauce
In the same bowl combine marinara sauce and heavy cream. Stir together and microwave for 1 minute until heated through and slightly bubbling.
3
Combine and Serve
Toss drained tortellini in the creamy tomato sauce. Top with grated Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Serve immediately while hot.
Substitutions
heavy cream→cream cheese softened
marinara sauce→canned crushed tomatoes seasoned
Common mistakes
Using too little water to cook the tortellini which causes them to stick together
Not draining the tortellini well enough which waters down the creamy sauce
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