Classic One-Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini — no draining, super easy.
This one-pot recipe delivers a creamy, flavorful garlic parmesan tortellini dish with minimal effort. Enjoy tender tortellini in a rich sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4-5 Garlic, minced cloves
- 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth lower sodium recommended
- 1 cup Milk whole milk or half-and-half
- 20 ounces Refrigerator/Fresh Tortellini cheese or meat-filled
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 2 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in chicken broth and milk, bring to a gentle simmer, then add fresh tortellini and stir to submerge.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until tortellini is tender and most liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, stir in softened cream cheese until fully melted, then add grated Parmesan and stir until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, stir in fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can sauté a finely chopped shallot with the garlic. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more milk or broth. This recipe is easily customizable with various tortellini fillings or by adding cooked chicken or vegetables.