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A serving of one-pot creamy garlic parmesan tortellini in a pan, no draining required for this easy recipe.

One-Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini — The Weeknight Miracle

This one-pot creamy garlic parmesan tortellini recipe is a weeknight miracle, offering a rich and flavorful meal in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (or more to taste)
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Add refrigerated tortellini to the simmering liquid, stirring to ensure all tortellini are submerged.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until tortellini is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is thick and creamy.
  • Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat. If you like a thinner sauce, add a splash more broth or cream at the end.