This Tortellini Alfredo is a simple yet flavorful dinner that’s ready in under 20 minutes! Add shrimp, chicken or veggies and serve with garlic bread for a filling and delicious meal.
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook until al dente. Once done, resereve ½ to ¾ cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and set aside.
8 oz tortellini pasta
In a mixing bowl or a glass measuring cup, mix half and half with cornstarch.
1 cup half and half, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
In a large pan, melt one tablespoon of butter with olive oil.
Add minced garlic and stir. Saute until fragrant and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3 garlic cloves
Whisk the half and half mixture once more and add slowly to the garlic. Stir and simmer until the sauce thickens.
Add pasta water, ¼ cup at a time, to the sauce until it reaches desired consistency.
Add Parmesan cheese and stir to melt. Season with salt and pepper.
¾ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Add cooked pasta to pan and stir to coat.
Serve garnished with more Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Notes
You can add chicken, shrimp or Italian sausage to this dish. Cook it with garlic first, then make the sauce.
Add peas, broccoli, spinach, corn, etc to the dish for a veggie-packed version.
Reheat it in a pan or pot and add chicken, vegetable stock, milk, half and half, or simply water to make the sauce creamy again.
Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.