Description
Indulge in the creamy and zesty flavors of this delightful Creamy Lemon Dill Tortellini. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this dish combines cheese tortellini with a luscious lemon-infused cream sauce, finished with the aromatic touch of fresh dill.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortellini:
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Prepare the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked tortellini to the sauce. Toss gently to coat and heat through. Serve hot, garnished with extra dill and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked shrimp or grilled chicken.
- Opt for fresh herbs for the best flavor, but dried dill can be a substitute.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
