One-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

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A comforting one-pot dish where cheese tortellini cooks in a rich tomato cream sauce infused with fresh basil and garlic for a speedy cozy dinner. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh cheese tortellini, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz fresh cheese tortellini
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
optional, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Pour in 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and optional 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Step 3: Add 12 oz fresh cheese tortellini to the skillet and cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Step 4: Lower heat to medium-low and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil. Cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the tortellini. Serve warm.