Are you looking for a flavorful and easy-to-cook pasta dish? Look no further than spicy tortellini alfredo. This dish combines the creaminess of an Alfredo sauce with the zesty heat of chili peppers for a truly tantalizing experience. With its rich and indulgent sauce, tender tortellini, and the perfect balance of spice, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.
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SKILLET CHICKEN TORTELLINI ALFREDO
Store-bought tortellini are the star of this quick and creamy weeknight meal. They simmer in their own sauce, making this a one-skillet meal with easy cleanup. Try one-inch pieces of Italian sausage instead of chicken for a variation.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat the heavy cream, butter, nutmeg, 1 cup of the Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally, until the cheese and butter are melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tortellini and simmer until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
- Bake until the chicken is just cooked through, the sauce has thickened and the top starts to turn golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with the parsley.
SPICY TORTELLINI ALFREDO
I decided to play around with some ingredients I had on hand to see what I could come up with... this turned into yummy, very spicy and creamy pasta! It is a little healthier w/ the whole wheat pasta, but Zaar wouldn't recognize it that way.
Provided by megs_
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 12m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
- While pasta is still hot, mix in alfredo sauce and rotel well.
- Serve warm topped with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 495.6, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 13.1
SPICY TORTELLINI
Spicy V8 juice is the surprise ingredient behind this savory Test Kitchen creation. Tortellini takes a cue from stew and is served up in a sauce that's brimming with flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. In the drippings, saute the celery, onion and garlic until tender., Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir into celery mixture. Add the V8 juice, chili powder, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Add tortellini. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Sprinkle with bacon. Garnish with Asiago cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
TORTELLINI ALFREDO
Cheese tortellini with bacon, mushrooms, and peas in an Alfredo sauce. Not the lowest-fat dish around, but very easy and very tasty.
Provided by SHCMEOW
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add bacon to a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside, reserving drippings in the skillet.
- Reduce heat under skillet to low. Add olive oil and garlic to drippings in the skillet. Cook and stir until garlic becomes aromatic, no more than 1 minute. Add mushrooms to skillet and sprinkle with kosher salt. Cook until mushrooms soften and turn brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add white wine to the skillet and simmer until mushrooms are cooked fully, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, 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, for about 4 minutes. Add peas and continue cooking until tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 2 to 3 minutes more. Drain and set aside.
- Add Alfredo sauce and black pepper to the skillet with the fully cooked mushrooms and stir completely. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add cooked tortellini and peas to the skillet and stir gently until well coated. Crumble cooked bacon slices on top and serve in bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.8 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 96.7 mg, Fat 50.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 1561.1 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
TORTELLINI WITH LIGHT ALFREDO SAUCE
Loaded with veggies and a nice alfredo-ish sauce--it's hard to believe this one is light! I'm sure you can swap veggies for whatever you have on hand.
Provided by smellyvegetarian
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 1 1/2 cup serving, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put a large pot of water on to boil, then add tortellini and veggies. Stir to keep from sticking and boil about 10 minutes (according to package directions).
- In a small saucepan combine broth, milk, and butter over med-high heat until butter melts, then add alfredo sauce mix.
- Whisk to dissolve powder, then cook over medium for five minutes.
- Add parmesan and whisk again for twenty seconds.
- Drain tortellini and veggies then place back in pan. Pour on the sauce and voila!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 261.9, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.5
SUE'S SPICY TOMATO BASIL TORTELLINI
A friend remarked about a similar baked tortellini dish at a restaurant, so I wanted to try re-creating it for her at home. My stovetop version makes it weeknight easy. -Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; saute until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan. , In the same pan, add onion, habanero pepper, garlic and the remaining Italian seasoning and oil; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Add tortellini, chicken and cheese; heat through. Top with basil to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
PESTO TORTELLINI ALFREDO
This pesto tortellini Alfredo is a quick and easy recipe packed with a lot of flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal when you're rushed for time or don't feel like putting in too much effort to cook. I put it together one night with what I had on hand in the fridge.
Provided by karen_r510
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.
- While the tortellini is cooking, combine Alfredo sauce, broccoli, and sun-dried tomatoes in a covered saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender-crisp, about 6 minutes.
- Serve cooked tortellini with Alfredo sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and season with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.2 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 46.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 1665.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
Tips:
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. Just add a little more butter to the sauce to make up for the lack of fat.
- If you're using frozen tortellini, be sure to cook it according to the package instructions before adding it to the sauce.
- You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- If you want a spicier sauce, add more red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
Conclusion:
Spicy tortellini Alfredo is a quick and easy pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's creamy, cheesy, and spicy, and it's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying pasta dish, give this recipe a try.
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