Description
Baked Cheese Tortellini in Vodka Sauce delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish combines creamy vodka sauce, cheese-filled tortellini, and fresh basil, making it a mouthwatering choice for any night of the week.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup reserved pasta water, or substitution, listed below
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- kosher salt and pepper
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons vodka, (i like tito’s)
- â…“ cup heavy cream
- â…“ cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini, or any flavor you love
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven if necessary.
- In a pan, melt the butter and sauté the diced shallot until softened.
- Add the minced garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste and vodka, cooking for a few minutes to reduce.
- Pour in the heavy cream and mix until well combined.
- Add the reserved pasta water and parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until smooth.
- In a baking dish, combine this sauce with the cheese tortellini and mix well.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and additional parmesan if desired.
- Bake until bubbly and golden on top, consistent with cooking instructions.
Notes
For added flavor, you can sauté some spinach or mushrooms with the shallots and garlic.
Feel free to substitute tortellini flavors or use homemade pasta for a personal twist.
If you prefer a fresher taste, top with more basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg