Best 7 Cheesy Tortellini In A Creamy Sauce Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful pasta dish that's perfect for a cozy night in? Look no further than cheesy tortellini in a creamy sauce! This delectable dish combines tender tortellini with a rich, velvety sauce and an abundance of melted cheese, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner looking to impress your loved ones, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY BAKED TORTELLINI



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This easy tortellini bake is filled with creamy, cheesy goodness!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Main Course     Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

20 ounces cheese tortellini (refrigerated)
2 cups ham (chopped)
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves (minced)
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
salt & pepper to taste
1 ⅔ cups whole milk
1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 cup frozen green peas (defrosted)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • Combine butter, garlic and basil in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add flour and seasonings. Cook 1 minute. Stir in milk a little at a time until smooth. Bring to a boil while stirring over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese until smooth and melted.
  • Combine tortellini, sauce, ham, and green peas in a 9x13 pan. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bake uncovered, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 966 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RICH & CREAMY TORTELLINI



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"This simple recipe mimics one of my favorite menu items at a local Italian restaurant. Now we can enjoy this delicious dish without going out." -Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini or ravioli
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons butter
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1 jar (15 ounces) marinara sauce
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Add marinara sauce, cream cheese, onions, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted and sauce is heated through. Drain tortellini; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CREAMY TORTELLINI



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An envelope of vegetable soup mix lends flavor to the simple cream sauce that coats this rich pasta entree. I like to garnish it with additional mozzarella cheese and parsley.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 envelope vegetable soup mix
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender, about 1 minute. Combine soup mix and cream; stir into skillet., Drain tortellini; add to cream mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. , Add the parsley, cheese and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHEESY ITALIAN TORTELLINI



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This easy cheesy slow cooker dish is my family's favorite. Make it once and I bet you'll make it once a month from now on.

Provided by TRACY STALLARD

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound ground beef
½ pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.
  • Combine the ground meats, marinara sauce, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on LOW heat for 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in the tortellini, and sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes on LOW, or until the tortellini is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1185.6 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

CHEESY TORTELLINI IN A CREAMY SAUCE



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I created this for the Ready Set Cook contest, I hope you enjoy it! It's cheesy and creamy and easy to make!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2-2 cups napa cabbage, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 green onions, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in brine, drained, chopped small (or one 12 oz. bottle marinated artichoke hearts)
1/4 cup pimiento, from jars, diced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or Romano or try half Parm and half cream cheese)
12 ounces fresh cheese tortellini (or 1 pound dry)
salt and pepper
parsley (to garnish, or dill leaves)

Steps:

  • Place the olive oil and butter in a large skillet and heat over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the garlic, sliced green onions and napa cabbage. Saute 5 minutes.
  • Whisk the flour into the skillet and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in broth, then the milk and creme fraiche. Heat till mixture just starts to bubble.
  • Season with nutmeg and reduce heat to low.
  • Stir in pimientos, artichoke hearts, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Meanwhile, cook the tortellini in boiling salted water about 7-9 minutes(use directions on pkg.). While the tortellini is cooking, if the sauce starts to get too thick, add a little more milk to thin.
  • Drain the tortellini, toss with the vegetable/cheese sauce. Sprinkle over parsley to garnish. Serve ritht away and pass additional cheese. Enjoy!
  • Note:.
  • If you like, add some chopped chicken to please the meat eaters, and turn this into a main dish.

TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE



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If you can't get enough garlic, then I urge you to try this easy recipe. Cook time does include the time it takes to roast the garlic. I guarantee you will be safe from vampires after consuming this dish!

Provided by yooper

Categories     European

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -2 head garlic (depending on how intense you want your sauce)
1 -3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper
1 (14 ounce) package tortellini (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • To roast your garlic, cut off the tops of the heads to expose the cloves (using a serrated knife will make this much easier).
  • Place the heads in a square of aluminum foil with the head facing up.
  • Drizzle with 1 or 2 tablespoons olive oil (2 tbsp for 2 heads).
  • Seal the foil and roast for 1 hour.
  • Let cool, and then separate heads into cloves and squeeze each clove to extract the garlic.
  • Place the roasted garlic into a blender or food processor.
  • Add the 1 tablespoon remaining olive oil and 1/4 cup cream and whirl until garlic is pulverized.
  • Add the rest of the cream, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Whirl to combine.
  • Sauce will be thick at this point. Set aside.
  • Cook the pasta until al dente; drain.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet.
  • Add the pasta and toss with the butter until coated.
  • Add the sauce, cook and stir until sauce becomes thin.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top to desired taste.
  • To make this a more substantial meal, you could add chopped cooked chicken or shrimp, broccoli or peas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.6, Fat 40.4, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 143, Sodium 492.9, Carbohydrate 54.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 18.6

CHEESY BAKED TORTELLINI



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Great baked tortellini pasta with super creamy sauce that is wonderful!

Provided by sewellpe

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Tortellini Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and place into a 9-inch baking pan.
  • Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir butter into the pan until melted; stir in flour slowly and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Pour milk slowly into the saucepan, stirring continuously. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until sauce begins to bubble, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Pour sauce over cooked tortellini in the baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sauce begins to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 429.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Tips:

  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the vegetables by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely so that they cook evenly.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. Just be aware that the sauce will be thinner.
  • You can use any type of cheese that you like in this recipe. Just be sure to use a cheese that melts well.
  • If you want to make this dish vegetarian, you can omit the sausage.
  • This dish can be served over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Cheesy Tortellini in a Creamy Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The tortellini is cooked in a creamy sauce made with vegetables, sausage, and cheese. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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