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Tortellini With a Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce Recipe

Tortellini With a Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/4 lbs cheese tortellini, cooked
1/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped for topping
1/8 cup parmesan cheese, freshly-grated for topping
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cups plum tomatoes, peeled crushed drained (canned )
1 chicken bouillon cube, mashed
4 tsp dried basil
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
4 tbsp parmesan cheese, freshly-grated

Directions:

Prepare tortellini as directed on package.
Chop tomatoes in chunky pieces.
Blend bouillon with basil, parsley and pepper into the tomatoes.
Saute the garlic in olive oil until just white.
Add to the sauce and bring just to a simmer.
When sauce is hot, add the cream to a non-aluminum skillet and bring to a slow boil and add the hot tomato sauce and cheese.
Stir well and blend the tortellini into the pan of tomato basil cream sauce.
Serve, topped with parsley and cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	818.13 Kcal (3425 kJ)
Calories from fat	431.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	47.9g	74%
Cholesterol	146.77mg	49%
Sodium	949.24mg	40%
Potassium	413.27mg	9%
Total Carbs	73.88g	25%
Sugars	3.98g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.99g	16%
Protein	25.24g	50%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	25%
Iron	3.9mg	21%
Calcium	362.6mg	36%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	269.36 Kcal (1128 kJ)
Calories from fat	141.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.77g	74%
Cholesterol	48.32mg	49%
Sodium	312.53mg	40%
Potassium	136.06mg	9%
Total Carbs	24.33g	25%
Sugars	1.31g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.31g	16%
Protein	8.31g	50%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	25%
Iron	1.3mg	21%
Calcium	119.4mg	36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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