Creamy Tortellini Tomato Cheese Pasta
This Creamy Tortellini Tomato Cheese Pasta is a sure hit for all members of the family and is ready in no time!
You can either make this creamy tomato tortellini cheese pasta with a can of tomato soup or tomato sauce whichever you prefer. Like simple pasta recipes like this? Be sure to try my Tuna Pasta it is delicious also and is quick to make!
This dish can be put together in under 30 minutes ✌
Grab your favorite tortellini pasta and you will be in enjoying in no time.
I used a can of tomato soup to add some sweetness to this dish, also because my toddler was going to be eating it and he loves his food sweet.
However, you can use your favorite tomato sauce instead for a more refined taste and or add some red chili flakes to your dish for some added spice.
When making this Creamy Tortellini Cheese Pasta, you can make it several of ways.
Either with:
- fresh tomatoes
- canned tomatoes
- tomato soup
- tomato pasta sauce
You can use just about any type of pasta for this recipe, such as spaghetti or linguine. However, my 2 year old son really likes macaroni and truth be told so do I. He is not that picky when it comes to pasta, however this is his favorite type.
WHAT IS IN CREAMY TOMATO TORTELLINI PASTA
- Canned Tomato Soup or you can always use fresh tomatoes/pasta sauce
- Italian cheese which has 4 cheeses in it
- Garlic powder, Italian seasoning
- Tortellini
Oh and you can also grate some parmesan cheese overtop! If you have kids, this is a must as you probably already know. Ha!
HOW TO MAKE CREAMY TOMATO TORTELLINI PASTA
- Then start by boiling a pot of salted water, then add in your tortellini pasta and cook the pasta according to the packages institutions. Strain and set aside.
- Next add a can of tomato soup or tomato sauce and 1 cup of whole milk to a large pot and bring to medium heat.
- Simmer for 5 minutes then add in the cooked tortellini, seasonings and cheeses.
- Mix to combine then serve hot with some fresh parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
You can always add ground hamburger as well to this dish just make sure it is cooked prior to cooking the tortellini then add it in last.
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Creamy Tortellini Tomato Cheese Pasta
Ingredients
- 250 grams 3 cheese tortellini
- 1 cup of white cheddar cheese
- 1 can of tomato soup
- 2 cups of whole milk
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasonings
- pinch white pepper
Instructions
- Start by boiling a pot of salted water, then add in your tortellini pasta and cook the pasta according to the packages institutions. Strain and set aside.
- Next add a can of tomato soup or tomato sauce and 2 cups of whole milk to a large pot and bring to medium heat.
- Simmer for 5 minutes then add in the cooked tortellini, seasonings and cheeses.
- Mix to combine then serve hot with some fresh parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 906Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 1671mgCarbohydrates: 96gFiber: 5gSugar: 26gProtein: 42g
These calculations are based off Nutritionix