Asiago Tortellini Recipe
Easy Cheese Asiago Tortellini is an Olive Garden copy cat recipe that's simple and quick to make.
Servings: 4
Cost: $8
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 3/4 cup Half and Half
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 cup grated asiago cheese
- 3 cups baby spinach
- Kosher Salt and Pepper
- Chopped basil and parsley for garnish
- Crushed Red Pepper optional
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over medium/high heat.
- Cook according to package directions and drain reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Heat the olive oil over medium high heat and stir in the garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Turn the heat to low and whisk in the half and half, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder and Italian Seasoning. Cook until slightly thickened, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the cheese and cook until smooth.
- Add the spinach and cook until beginning to wilt.
- Fold in the tortellini and toss until coated.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil, parsley and crushed red pepper, if desired.
Notes
Asiago tortellini can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Reheat slowly over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 931mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2474IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 542mg | Iron: 4mg