Creamy Tomato Basil Rainbow Tortellini Recipe

Name: Creamy Tomato Basil Rainbow Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 ounces, weight Rainbow Tortellini; 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced; 1/2 cups Chicken Or Vegetable Broth; 1 cup Milk; 1/2 cups Heavy Cream; 1/4 cups Fresh Parmesan Cheese, Grated Plus Extra For Garnish; 1 whole Roma Tomato, Diced; 2 Tablespoons Basil, Diced; ⅛ teaspoons Crushed Chili Pepper Flakes; 2 dashes Salt To Taste

Servings: persons

20 ounces, weight Rainbow Tortellini
3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced
1/2 cups Chicken Or Vegetable Broth
1 cup Milk
1/2 cups Heavy Cream
1/4 cups Fresh Parmesan Cheese, Grated Plus Extra For Garnish
1 whole Roma Tomato, Diced
2 Tablespoons Basil, Diced
⅛ teaspoons Crushed Chili Pepper Flakes
2 dashes Salt To Taste

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Cook tortellini as directed by package and drain.
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Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
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Whisk in flour and garlic until combined.
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While whisking, slowly pour in broth, milk, and heavy cream.
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Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and whisk in Parmesan cheese.
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Stir in the tomato, basil and crushed chili pepper flakes.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add drained tortellini to the cream mixture and stir until evenly coated.
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Serve immediately with more freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.

344

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 ounces, weight Rainbow Tortellini, 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour, 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tomato Basil Rainbow Tortellini falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Tomato Basil Rainbow Tortellini

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Variations & substitutions

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