Creamy Herb Tortellini Recipe Ideas Recipe For Chili

CREAMY HERB TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• While the tortellini is boiling, heat the butter in a small skillet over medium low heat. When butter is almost fully melted, add the herbs, onion and garlic.
• Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. You don't want it to sizzle, you are just warming them in the butter, so the low heat is important.
• Put the creme fraiche in a serving bowl large enough to hold the tortellini. Add the warm butter herb mixture and stir to combine - it doesn't have to be stirred to a smooth consistency, the hot pasta will take care of that.
• Drain the pasta and add to the serving bowl, mixing well to coat pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH PREGO® ROASTED GARLIC AND HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F for the bread.
• Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until it's golden brown. Remove the garlic from the skillet and reserve. Add the sausage and cook until it's well browned, stirring often.
• Stir the sauce in the skillet and heat to a boil. Stir in the garlic, peas and cream. Reduce the heat to low. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling.
• Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain the tortellini well in a colander.
• Meanwhile, bake the bread according to the package directions.
• Stir the tortellini in the skillet. Sprinkle with the cheese. Cut the bread into 2-inch diagonal slices. Serve the bread with the tortellini.

JEFF'S CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth, butter, garlic, thyme, and red pepper in a 6-quart soup pot. Bring to a boil. Add tortellini; cook until they float to the top, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir cooked chicken, spinach, cream of chicken soup, half-and-half, and green onions into the pot with the tortellini. Reduce heat and let simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes more.

TORTELLINI WITH GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to the package directions; set aside.
• In a large pan, heat oil and butter. Sauté garlic 2 minutes.
• In a cup stir together half and half, broth, and cornstarch; pour into skillet.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
• Stir in the herbs, olives, garlic, and tortellini; cook 2 minutes to heat through.
• Serve.

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 RESTAURANT STYLE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, place cream cheese in large skillet and cook on low until cream cheese is melted.
• Gradually whisk in milk.
• Stir in the pepper & 4 tbsp parmesan.
• Add spinach and stir to coat.
• Drain pasta and add to skillet. Mix lightly.
• Plate, sprinkle with tomatoes and remaining parmesan.

VEGETABLES AND TORTELLINI WITH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler on high heat. Lightly spray a large casserole pan with cooking spray.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and asparagus and cook in the boiling water until tortellini float to the top, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, and set aside.
• Melt butter in a medium-sized pan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and cook until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in stock and nutmeg and heat until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Add cream and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Heat until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.
• Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add spinach and artichoke hearts. Cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Combine cooked tortellini-asparagus mixture and spinach mixture in the prepared casserole pan. Mix thoroughly but gently so tortellini don't get mashed. Pour white sauce over the mixture and top with Italian cheese blend.
• Cook under the broiler until cheese is melted and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving.

EASY CRAB TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Crush crackers into a bowl. Add egg, mascarpone cheese, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce; stir until combined. Let sit until crumbs have absorbed some moisture, about 5 minutes.
• Add crab meat, seafood seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, and jalapeno to the cracker mixture; stir until just combined. Wrap and chill in the refrigerator until flavors develop, about 1 hour.
• Place a wonton wrapper on a work surface to resemble a diamond shape. Wet the top 2 edges with just enough water to moisten. Place 1 tablespoon crab filling right in the center and press to spread it out a bit. Pull the bottom wonton corner up and over the filling, line it up with the top corner to form a triangle, and work your way down the sides, pressing and sealing the wonton edges and pushing out any air. Press your finger right in the center of the long side to create a fold (or bend) in the triangle. Moisten the 2 "wings" and fold around the bend to seal. Repeat to form remaining tortellini.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
• While waiting for water to boil, place creme fraiche in a skillet over medium heat. Add paprika, lemon zest, salt, and a splash of the pasta water. Cook and stir until heated through and just starting to simmer, then turn off the heat and reserve.
• Add tortellini to the boiling water, giving a gentle stir make sure they don't stick to the bottom. Cook for 1 minute; they may or may not float to the surface. Remove tortellini with a slotted spoon and transfer into the reserved sauce.
• Turn heat to medium-high and cook, gently stirring and basting, until sauce is heated through and just starts to simmer. Don't overcook or the sauce will reduce too much. Turn off the heat and stir in dill. Serve immediately on warm plates and sprinkle with additional dill and cayenne.

CREAMY TORTELLINI CARBONARA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook cream cheese spread and milk in large skillet 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly. Add ham and peas; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until heated through.
• Drain pasta. Add to sauce; mix lightly. Top with cheese.

CREAMY HERB CHICKEN TORTELLINI (OR SHRIMP/SCALLOPS, OR MEATLESS)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, blend herb and garlic dip, milk, and seasonings until smooth.
• In a medium/large pot cook tortellini according to directions.
• If using Chicken: In a skillet on Medium-High, add oil, chicken slices and garlic; stir fry for 5 minutes.
• If using Shrimp/Scallops: In a skillet on Medium-High, add oil and scallops; cook until done; remove from skillet, drain excess water, set aside; Add shrimp, garlic and vegetables (re-add the scallops in step 6).
• For both variations: Now add vegetables; stir fry until tender (and chicken is done).
• Reduce to low heat, stir in cooked tortellini and dip mixture.
• Heat through.
• Serves 5-6.