This Creamy Cheese Tortellini is a dream come true! Cheese tortellini pasta is cooked to perfection, then tossed in a decadent, cheesy cream sauce. This 8-ingredient recipe is ready in just 15 minutes!
Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook until al dente.
Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain the tortellini. Remove the tortellini from the pan and keep warm.
Add the butter to the pan on medium heat. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and cook 1 minute.
Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and bring to a simmer. Cook 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly, then stir in tortellini.
Add enough of the reserved pasta water so that the sauce comes together (just add a little at a time).
Sprinkle with additional Parmesan and fresh parsley as desired for serving.
Notes
*This recipe makes 4 side servings or 2 main dish servings, or about 4 cups cooked pasta.Storage:This creamy cheese tortellini is best right away, but leftovers will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge if frozen, then warm on the stove with a splash of cream.