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A close-up of creamy Marry Me Tortellini in a bowl, garnished with fresh herbs.

Classic Marry Me Tortellini

This creamy and flavorful tortellini dish is perfect for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight meal. With sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a little kick
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup fresh basil chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet or Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water, and set aside.
  2. While tortellini cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until softened for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes to meld flavors and thicken the sauce.
  5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, then season with salt and pepper. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick to reach desired consistency.
  6. Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet with the sauce and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider using chicken broth instead of vegetable broth. If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes. This dish is also great with some added spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra vegetables and color.