Description
One-Pan Creamy Lemon-Dill Tortellini is a delightful dish that combines the tanginess of lemon with the aromatic flavor of dill, enveloping tender tortellini in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this simple one-pan recipe ensures minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor. Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill weed (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by chopping garlic and zesting the lemon.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add tortellini and 2 cups of water to the skillet; bring to a simmer and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dill weed until well combined.
- Simmer gently for about 5 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional dill if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg