15-Minute Garlic-Butter Tortellini
This quick tortellini is tossed in garlic butter and finished off with lemon, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
Serves4
Prep5 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Just about anything is marvelous drenched in garlic butter, including, but not limited to, steak, mushrooms, and potatoes. Tortellini is no different. Take your favorite store-bought cheese tortellini, boil it quickly, then toss it in a garlicky butter bath brightened with freshly squeezed lemon juice, and you have the ultimate easy weeknight dinner that feels surprisingly fancy.
An Upgraded Approach to Buttered Noodles That’s Just as Easy
If buttered noodles are your comfort food love language, you’ll want to add this recipe to your weeknight dinner roster ASAP. It’s just as easy, but because you’re reaching for cheese tortellini and adding garlic and lemon juice, it’s a dish that feels worthy of a glass of your favorite wine. Don’t forget to finish each bowl with a shower of grated Parmesan cheese.
15-Minute Garlic Butter Tortellini
This quick tortellini is tossed in garlic butter and finished off with lemon, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
Prep time 5 minutes
Cook time 10 minutes
Serves 4
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 4 cloves
garlic
- 2
(9-ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini, or 1 (16 to 20-ounce) package frozen tortellini
- 4 tablespoons
unsalted butter
- 1/2
medium lemon
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, mince 4 garlic cloves.
Add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute. Remove from the heat, squeeze in the juice of 1/2 lemon, and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
When the tortellini is ready, drain in a colander. Add the tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 4 days.