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creamy tomato vodka tortellini
Tender cheese tortellini tossed in a rich, velvety tomato-cream sauce, finished with a generous dusting of freshly grated Parmesan and coarse black pepper. This comforting dish brings restaurant-quality Italian flavors to your table in under 30 minutes.
recipe by
phil
mainItalian4 servingsvegetarian
10
prep (min)
15
cook (min)
25
total (min)
- •1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •0.25 cup vodka (optional)
- •1 cup tomato purée or passata
- •0.5 cup heavy cream
- •0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (plus extra for serving)
- •0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- •1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- •1 pinch salt, to taste