Description
Savor the rich flavors of Baked Cheese Tortellini in Vodka Sauce. This dish pairs creamy vodka sauce with cheese tortellini, making it an irresistible choice for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup reserved pasta water, or substitution, listed below
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- kosher salt and pepper
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons vodka, (i like tito’s)
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini, or any flavor you love
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced shallot and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a few minutes before adding the vodka. Let it simmer for a minute.
- Mix in the heavy cream and reserved pasta water, cooking until well combined.
- Add kosher salt and pepper to taste.
- In a baking dish, combine the cheese tortellini with the vodka sauce, mixing well.
- Top the mixture with grated mozzarella cheese and additional parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Feel free to use any type of cheese tortellini you like for this recipe.
Extra vodka can enhance the flavor, but adjust to your preference.
Make sure to reserve some pasta water for a smoother sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg