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Cheese Tortellini Alfredo
- 20 mins total
- 5 mins prep
- 15 mins cook
- serves 4 people
Cheese Tortellini Alfredo. A wonderful cream sauce surrounding delightful cheese-filled pasta. It does not get any better than this.
I must admit this dish satisfies both of my roots: The French with the cream and the butter. The Italian with the pasta and parmesan cheese.
The Nutmeg: is loved by both countries and plays a key role in this dish.
However, the added personal love for this dish is that I got to eat it at the original Alfredo Restaurant in Rome, Italy. A true experience not soon forgotten.
The restaurant was a clean open space Italian restaurant, as many are.
Waiters dressed in black ties. Impeccable service. We, of course, ordered fettuccine Alfredo, their specialty.
I remember the fresh homemade fettuccine with this wonderful sauce as if it was yesterday. Each bite melted in your mouth. Of course, the fettuccine was homemade, which brings this dish to another level of elation.
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A very traditional pasta sauce made with just parmesan cheese, butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper, with a dash of nutmeg. That is it.
The parmesan cheese and butter melt and blend with the heavy cream achieving this mouth-watering flavor. Hard to describe. The nutmeg with the pepper uplifts without interfering with the flavor.
Let you not be fooled; no garlic is served in this dish. If you see or smell the garlic or cream cheese in this dish, it is not Alfredo.
Is Alfredo actually Italian?
Yes, it is and was created in Rome, Italy, and I had the privilege to have it at the original Alfredo restaurant.
However, it is not a dish known outside Rome and the whole of Italy for that matter. Alfredo restaurant in Rome is the only place you can find it.
Somehow it is more popular here in the US. I have never seen it anywhere else in Italy or in any menus in Italy. It is a mystery why it never took off.
As all of us love to experiment, and you know how much I do love cheese, I decided to instead of cooking the traditional fettuccine; the cheese tortellini was going to be enjoyed.
Tips and how to make this wonderful cheese tortellini Alfredo
What I love the most about this dish is not only the easiness of making it the Alfredo sauce, but you will need to dirty only one pot. The one that the pasta cooks in.
- I start by bringing all the ingredients out of the refrigerator so they can be at room temperature once ready to use. And by that, I mean the butter and the heavy cream,
- Cooking the tortellini according to the package instruction, minus a couple of minutes to have them al dente.
- At al dente means to bite; once our dish is finished cooking, the cheese tortellini will not fall apart.
- Taste the tortellini to make sure that there is enough salt in the water. It is healthier and better to add it during the cooking process than afterward.
- Reserve a cup of the cooking water before draining.
- Place the tortellini back in the same cooking pan they were cooked in and add the butter, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, pepper, and a couple of grinds of nutmeg.
- The nutmeg is a must as it gives it that extra layer of flavor that just makes this dish.
- Mix gently and well, and serve.
And as the Italians say: “You wait for pasta; pasta does not wait for you.”
Make sure everyone has a great appetite to enjoy this wonderful dish at the table.
I highly recommend using fresh Parmesan cheese that you will grate as needed. So much more flavor, more intense.
If you enjoy this cheese tortellini Alfredo dish, check out these flavorful recipes:
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Nutrition Facts
Cheese Tortellini Alfredo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 64mg21%
Sodium 219mg10%
Potassium 286mg8%
Carbohydrates 85g28%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 710IU14%
Calcium 191mg19%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Cheese Tortellini Alfredo
- 20 mins total
- 5 mins prep
- 15 mins cook
- serves 4 people
Ingredients
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1 pound Cheese Tortellini pasta
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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fresh ground pepper
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a few grinds of fresh nutmeg
Instructions
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In a large pot of salted water cook the tortellini according to the package directions.
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Drain the tortellini and return them to the pot. Fold in the butter until melted. Add the Parmiggiano and the heavy cream. Stir until the cream and the cream are absorbed. Add a dash of nutmeg and freshly ground black pepper.
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Add more parmesan cheese and serve hot.
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Originally published on October 5, 2012. Updated on July 23, 2022.
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loved how easy and delicious this tortellini was!
Thank you, Kayla! I am so happy you enjoyed it.
What a fantastic recipe!
Thank you!
So easy and so good!
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it.
My kids loved this recipe.
I am so happy. Thank you for your feedback.
Delicious and so easy to make!
Thank you.
Love easy dishes like this
Thank you!
This tortellini was fabulous! The whole family loved it!
Thank you, Elizabeth! I am happy everyone did enjoyed it
Loved this recipe!
Thank you!
So yummy! And such a classic weeknight meal, always a hit with kids.
Thank you! My son always got excited when I made this.
Enjoy!
Love how this recipe has few ingredients but is so big on flavour!
Thank you! The few ingredients are what I look forward to at the end of a long work day.
Yum so creamy and delicious!
Thank you, Julia.
Sounds delicious I love tortellini
Thank you! I called tortellini my little golden nuggets. Always so tasty.
This tortellini recipe is a simple dish with few ingredients but the taste is oh so good. I followed your instructions and it came out perfectly.
Thank you for your feedback and so happy you enjoyed it.
The alfredo sauce was so delicious over these tortellinis! I added spinach to this to get some greens in and it was bomb!
Thank you for sharing your feedback and another great way to serve this super easy dish. Thank you!
This was simple and absolutely fabulous. The nutmeg is such a nice touch with the parm. Great recipe.
Thank you so much Lisa, I am so happy you enjoy it.
This looks super delicious and i cant wait to make it for dinner tonight!
Enjoy it! and thank you for stopping by may page.
This is so delicious!
I am so happy you enjoyed it
This looks so delicious! Simple but full of flavor!
Thank you.
nice and creamy. totally satisfying
Thank you. Enjoy it!
Lovely recipe. So easy to make. Sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing. 😊
Pastor Natalie (ExamineThisMoment )
The pleasure is all mine, Enjoy!
Easy and delish!
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it.
This sauce is my absolute favorite! I added some peas and my boys loved it!
Wonderful!! I used to sneak a few peas in it for my son, too, and loved every bite.
Thank you for your feedback.
Love how simple this recipe is, just a few key ingredients and a creamy delicious pasta is ready for dinner. Thank you for this!
The pleasure is all mine.
Enjoy!
The homemade alfredo is delightful; my kids are big fans of this recipe!
Thank you, Tressa, I am happy your little one enjoy it.
This tortellini dish was delicious! Super creamy and the fresh nutmeg makes it perfect!
This tortellini recipe was easy and super delicious. I and my family had such a delicious dinner.
Thank you, I am so happy everyone enjoed it.
I made this for dinner last night and it was amazing! So cheesy and delish.
Thank you for your feedback, Brianna. I am so glad you enjoyed this dish.
This looks super delicious and i cant wait to try it out!
Thank you. They are so yummy.