Tortellini with four cheese alfredo sauce is a rich, creamy, and delicious dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. The pasta is cooked to perfection and coated in a velvety sauce made with four different types of cheese. The result is a dish that is both hearty and satisfying. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, tortellini with four cheese alfredo sauce is a great choice.
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CREAMY TORTELLINI ALFREDO
This Creamy Tortellini Alfredo is thick, cheesy, and with a touch of heat. You'll love the smooth texture and delicious flavors of this easy recipe.
Provided by Dina
Categories Main Course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a stockpot with water and let it come to a boil. Then generously salt it and add 18-20 ounces of cheese tortellini. Cook for about 3 minute
- In the meantime, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Then stir in 1 ounce of cream cheese using a whisk.
- Once the cream cheese is melted, add 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir for about 15 seconds.
- Then pour in 2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Let the cream come to a simmer, then remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan.
- Season with salt and paper to taste. Lastly, add in 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 645 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TORTELLINI ALFREDO
Refrigerated tortellini, ham, mushrooms and peas are treated to a mild homemade Alfredo sauce in this fast fix Chris Snyder shares. "When we're having company, I prepare this dinner shortly before guests arrive, put it in a casserole dish and keep it warm in the oven," notes the Boulder, Colorado reader.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the peas, mushrooms and ham; cook until mushrooms are tender. Stir in cream and pepper; heat through. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted., Drain tortellini and place in a serving dish; add the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 45g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 812mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
TORTELLINI WITH CREAM CHEESE ALFREDO AND PEAS
Use cream cheese in this Alfredo sauce, and toss it with tortellini, peas and ham.
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Bring the milk, cream cheese and Parmesan to a simmer in a large saucepan, whisking vigorously until the cream cheese is dissolved and the sauce is thick, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir in the peas, remove from the heat, and stir in the ham.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with additional Parmesan, and serve hot.
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EASY CHEESE TORTELLINI ALFREDO
Make a speedy supper with prepared sauce and ready-made pasta baked together with frozen vegetables.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine Alfredo pasta sauce, water, basil and pepper; mix well with wire whisk. Stir in tortellini and broccoli. Spoon into ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Bake covered for 45 minutes.
- Uncover baking dish; stir well. Sprinkle croutons evenly over top. Cover; bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 3 g
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 CHEESE SAUCE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring with a wire whisk. Add the milk, stirring rapidly with the whisk, and cook until sauce is thickened and smooth. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, cayenne and cream.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and add the egg yolk, beating vigorously with the whisk. Let cool slightly. Add the cubes of cheese, stirring rapidly with the whisk.
- Meanwhile, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add salt. Add the tortellini and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain well. Scatter the tortellini into a baking dish (a dish measuring 13 1/2 by 8 1/2 by 2 inches is ideal) and spoon the cheese sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese over the dish and place in the oven. Bake 10 minutes. To obtain a golden glaze on top of the casserole, run it briefly under the broiler until browned.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 903, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 28 grams, Sodium 949 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TORTELLINI WITH CREAM CHEESE ALFREDO AND PEAS
This is from the CHOPPED cookbook 2014 from the TV show from Food Network. We love this recipe and it is so easy. The ingredients are so simple yet they made such a decadent dish. Great for people of all ages. Serve it for company or an everyday weeknight meal. Enjoy! ChefDLH
Provided by ChefDLH
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Start the water. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Make the sauce. Bring the milk, cream cheese, and parmesan to a simmer in a large saucepan, whisking vigorously until the cream cheese is dissolved and the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a couple turns of pepper. Stir in the peas, remove from heat, and stir in the ham.
- Cook the pasta and toss. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with additional Parmesan, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 834.1, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 86.3, Sodium 498.3, Carbohydrate 112, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 8.7, Protein 31.4
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
STEAK TORTELLINI ALFREDO
This dish requires a bit of multitasking but the end result--a filet mignon nestled over mushrooms and tortellini coated with Alfredo sauce--is worth it! Psst... after you get the photo, please cut the filet mignon into strips. Serves 2 hungry people or 3 with smaller appetites.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season filet mignon on both sides with garlic salt, granulated onion, and pepper. Set aside.
- 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, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set a grill pan over medium high-heat. Melt butter in the hot pan. Add filet and quartered mushrooms. Cook the filet for 3 minutes per side. Cook mushrooms for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove filet, cover, and allow to rest.
- Meanwhile, for the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Push garlic to the side of the pan and stir in flour until smooth. Slowly add half-and-half, stirring until sauce thickens. Stir in Parmesan cheese and nutmeg.
- Cut filet into strips. Distribute tortellini among the plates, drizzle with sauce, and top with steak strips and mushrooms.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 753 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 174.9 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 1275.1 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your tortellini with four cheese alfredo sauce the best flavor. If possible, use fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme.
- Don't overcook the tortellini: Tortellini is a delicate pasta, so it's important not to overcook it. Cook it according to the package directions, or until it is al dente.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the tortellini and vegetables. If it's too thin, add more Parmesan cheese or cream.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to customize this recipe. Try adding different vegetables, such as broccoli, spinach, or mushrooms. You can also use different types of cheese, such as Asiago or Fontina.
Conclusion:
Tortellini with four cheese alfredo sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your tortellini with four cheese alfredo sauce is perfect every time.
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