Description
Treat yourself to baked cheese tortellini in vodka sauce! This dish combines creamy vodka sauce with cheese-filled tortellini for an easy, comforting meal that’s perfect for busy nights or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the marinara sauce and vodka to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked tortellini with the sauce, stirring to coat.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Feel free to add cooked vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
Pair with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
