Tortellini Especiale
Creamy tortellini with fresh basil, Parmesan, and Monterey Jack cheese, complemented by colorful peppers and aromatic garlic, perfect for a comforting yet flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, sliced longways ⓘ
- 1 sweet red pepper, chopped in 1-inch pieces ⓘ
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine ⓘ
- 1/2 stick butter ⓘ
- 1 cup half and half ⓘ
- 3 to 4 Tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped ⓘ
- 1/2 cup water ⓘ
- 1 tsp. chicken bouillon ⓘ
- salt and pepper to taste ⓘ
- 1/2 to 1 cup Parmesan cheese ⓘ
- 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, cut into cubes ⓘ
Instructions
- Spray a large skillet with cooking spray (Pam).
- Stir-fry the sliced onion, chopped red pepper, and chopped garlic over medium-high heat.
- Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
740
kcal
37% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).