Creamy Herb Tortellini Recipes

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.

TORTELLINI WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. (If desired, add a little salt to the boiling water to season it.).
• Add the pasta and cook till just tender. Drain well.
• Heat butter in another saucepot and add cooked pasta, parsley, oregano, pepper and half the cheese.
• Stir gently until heated through and combined well.
• Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

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.

CREAMY TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Bring the broth to a gentle boil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.
• Add the frozen vegetables to the pot and return to a gentle boil. Add the tortellini and cook until almost tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and cook for another 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Ladle into bowls and top with the shaved Parmesan and croutons. Drizzle with olive oil.

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.