Cheese Tortellini Marinara Recipe - Quick weeknight meal
Cheese Tortellini Marinara is a classic and easy-to-make recipe with cheese tortellini tossed in creamy marinara sauce. This pasta dish is ready in less than 20 minutes; serve this for a quick weeknight meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 392kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 9 oz Three cheese tortellini approx 225 g (fresh or refrigerated)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 3 to 5 Garlic cloves chopped
- 4 oz Mushroom sliced
- ¼ cup Frozen green peas
- ¼ cup Frozen sweet corn
- 1 cup Marinara sauce Tomato sauce
- ¼ cup Alfredo sauce heavy cream
- Pepper powder to taste
- 1 teaspoon Red chile powder / Cayenne powder optional
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil leaves or fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup Parmesan grated
- Spring onions for garnish (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the three cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain them and keep them aside.9 oz Three cheese tortellini
- Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a non-stick pan.1 tablespoon Olive oil, 1 tablespoon Butter
- Add the onion and garlic cloves and saute for 6 - 8 minutes on medium flame until golden brown.1 Onion, 3 to 5 Garlic cloves chopped
- Add the mushroom, green peas, and sweet corn and saute for another minute.4 oz Mushroom, ¼ cup Frozen green peas, ¼ cup Frozen sweet corn
- Add marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, pepper powder, red chile powder, dried basil leaves, and salt and mix well, and bring it to a boil.1 cup Marinara sauce, ¼ cup Alfredo sauce, Pepper powder, 1 teaspoon Red chile powder / Cayenne powder, 1 teaspoon Dried basil leaves or fresh basil leaves, Salt
- Add the cooked tortellini and toss till it's well combined with the sauce.
- Garnish it with Parmesan and spring onions, and drizzle olive oil. Serve immediately and enjoy.¼ cup Parmesan, Spring onions
Notes
- Always taste the sauce before adding it to the recipe. Vary the amount as per your taste. I have used Tuscan herb sauce from Barilla. Use your favorite brand.
- You can even use canned tomato sauce instead of marinara. The taste will vary accordingly.
- Add sausage, beef, or baby spinach if desired.
- To have the dish spicy, vary the amount of red chili powder or use red pepper flakes.
- Serve it with cesar salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- I have used canned mushrooms. If you have fresh mushrooms, add them and saute them for 2 to 3 minutes. It will enhance the taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 438IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 3mg