One Pot Cheesy Tortellini Skillet
 
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One Pot Cheesy Tortellini Skillet is an easy Italian dinner idea made all in one pan for easy cleanup and delicious tasting Italian food the whole family will devour!
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Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4-5
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 4-5 large basil leaves chopped plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream or half 'n half
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 20 ounce bag refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of Italian seasoning
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, chopped basil, salt and pepper and stir occasionally until heated through.
  5. Stir in chicken stock, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bring the sauce to a boil then add in tortellini.
  7. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
  8. Cook for about 5-7 minutes (longer if pasta is frozen) until tortellini are tender/hot in the middle. Don't let tortellini get mushy.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of mozzarella.
  10. Toss remaining 1 cup mozzarella with garlic powder and a pinch of Italian seasoning and sprinkle over the top.
  11. Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  12. Serve hot and sprinkle with additional basil, if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe by Wishes and Dishes at https://wishesndishes.com/one-pot-cheesy-tortellini-skillet/