Best 8 Creamy Pesto Tortellini Recipes

CREAMY PESTO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Boil tortellini pasta till al dente, according to package instructions.
• In separate saucepan, simmer heavy cream and pesto sauce until slightly thickened. Whisk frequently.
• Slowly add Parmesan cheese, while continuing to whisk. Allow each sprinkling to melt into the sauce before more is added.
• Let sauce simmer for ~20 minutes, or until it reaches the desired thickness.
• Add fresh ground pepper to taste.
• Toss with tortellini pasta and serve.

CREAMY PESTO TORTELLINI RECIPE

Steps:

• Boil tortellini according to package directions. In a large skillet melt butter. Add sausage and sauté over medium high heat until browned. Mix cream, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper together. Pour over cooked sausage. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until it starts to thicken. Add in cooked tortellini, tossing to coat. Stir in pesto until everything is blended. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.

CREAMY PESTO TORTELLINI RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• Simmer the cream and pesto in a large skillet until slightly thickened, then add the parmesan and continue to cook, stirring, until the cheese is well blended. Toss with tortellini and the broccoli and serve immediately.

CREAMY TORTELLINI

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.

CREAMY PESTO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until al dente. For the last 2 minutes of cooking, add zucchini and peppers. Drain in colander.
• Add half-and-half, pesto, and ham to pot. Heat over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
• Return pasta and vegetables to pot; toss with sauce to coat. Remove from heat. Let stand for 10 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.

PESTO PEPPER TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Prepare tortellini according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute red pepper and garlic in butter or margarine until pepper is crisp and tender. Stir in cream and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add walnuts, basil and onion and heat through.
• Drain tortellini, add to sauce and toss to coat. Serve with your favorite garnish.

CREAM CHEESE PESTO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• cook tortellini according to package instructions.
• while tortellini is cooking, mix cream cheese and pesto together so it is very soft.
• drain tortellini and return to pot.
• Add cream cheese mixture and toss very gently.
• serve right away, it cools quickly.

CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI PESTO SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Saute until chicken is cooked through and has browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and transfer to a bowl; cover to keep warm. Set aside.
• Deglaze pan with chicken broth over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in pesto and heavy cream. Cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Add in spinach and tomatoes. Cook until spinach begins to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add tortellini and cooked chicken and continue cooking until bubbly and hot, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and serve.