Cheese Tortellini in Broth

Cheese Tortellini in Broth

A delicious cheese tortellini in broth recipe perfect for Canadian home cooks. Ready in 25 minutes.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

4

Calories

380

Ingredients

  • 400 g pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • Salt, pepper, and fresh herbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients

    Gather and prep all ingredients. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pasta

    Cook pasta according to package directions minus 1 minute for al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

  3. 3

    Build the Sauce

    In a large skillet over medium heat, prepare the sauce base with aromatics and main flavouring ingredients.

  4. 4

    Combine

    Add drained pasta directly to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Plate immediately, garnish with fresh herbs and grated cheese. Serve with crusty bread on the side.

Chef's Notes

β€œDon't overfill β€” the number one mistake with stuffed pasta. Leave enough edge to seal properly or they'll burst open.”

β€” Chef Luca Bianchi

Nutrition Facts

380

cal

33g

Protein

12g

Fat

62g

Carbs

7g

Fiber

414mg

Sodium

Tips & Tricks

  • β€’Reserve pasta water β€” it's the secret to a silky sauce.
  • β€’Don't rinse pasta after cooking unless making a cold salad.
  • β€’Finish cooking pasta in the sauce for 1-2 minutes to marry flavours.

Reviews (5)

Marie L.β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Made this last night and my family loved it! The sauce was perfect and so easy to make. Will definitely be adding this to our regular rotation.

Michael W.β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

This recipe is a keeper. Great balance of flavours and the cooking times are spot on. My new favourite pasta dish.

Sarah M.β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

So glad I found this recipe. The instructions are clear and the result is consistently great. I've made it four times already.

David C.β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Restaurant quality at home. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing. The pasta water trick really makes the sauce come together.

Lisa P.β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

Made this for a dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe. It's impressive enough for guests but easy enough for Tuesday night.