Homemade Tortellini Alfredo
This luxurious homemade tortellini Alfredo brings restaurant-quality comfort food to your dinner table with minimal effort. Rich, creamy Parmesan sauce coats tender cheese-filled pasta for the ultimate indulgent meal that's ready in just 15 minutes.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
- 18 oz cheese tortellini
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 3 cups milk or half and half
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook tortellini in boiling salted water for 3 minutes until tender. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour to form a paste and cook for 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring no lumps form, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Add cooked tortellini to the sauce and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Use half and half instead of milk for an even richer sauce
Fresh tortellini works best, but frozen can be substituted with adjusted cooking time
Save pasta water before draining as the starch helps bind the sauce
Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-shredded varieties
Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables for a heartier meal
Sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently with additional milk if needed
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g