Basil Pesto Cream with Tortellini

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup half-and-half

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

¼ cup basil pesto (Click for recipe)

¼ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)

9 ounces cooked cheese tortellini

2 cups steamed broccoli florets

Fresh grated black pepper

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Set aside to drain.

Combine the half-and-half, butter and pesto in a large skillet. Heat until the sauce thickens slightly.

Add ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.

Remove from the heat and season with ground pepper. Toss the sauce with the cooked broccoli and drained tortellini.

Serve immediately garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 403 kcal
• Total Fat: 23 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Trans Fat: 0.1 g
• Cholesterol: 58 mg
• Sodium: 574 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 16 g