This Calabrian Cheese Tortellini with a creamy chili sauce is such a flavorful dish with a perfect amount of heat for your palate. It’s super easy and will only take you less than 30 minutes to make!
A Creamy Cheese Tortellini, with a Calabrian Spice
In this recipe you’ll be able to spice up a regular version of cheese tortellini with a mixture of a medium Calabrian chili sauce.
Trust me, it’s a brilliant pair you must try. It’s made to perfection with the addition of thickening ingredients like heavy cream and half and half, also using garlic and grated parmesan to ensure a creamy and cheesy texture you’ll enjoy in every bite.
What is Calabrian Chili Sauce?
If you haven’t heard of this chili sauce, certainly prepare yourself to have your cooking knowledge expanded and your eating experience transformed!
Calabrian chili sauce is an ideal ingredient for adding heat and flavor to pasta dishes especially, as well as a beautiful and rich color to your meal! It uses Calabrian chilies, of course, which are native to the southern region of Calabria, Italy. It’s also mixed with simple ingredients like garlic and olive oil to enhance its remarkable flavor.
What You’ll Need for this Calabrian Cheese Tortellini Recipe
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Calabrian chili sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
How to Make Your Perfect Creamy, Calabrian Cheese Tortellini
- First, Cook the tortellini in salted water according to its package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a larger skillet, heat the olive oil. Then add the garlic, and cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
- Next add in the Calabrian chili sauce, the heavy cream, half and half, and salt. Bring all of this to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes on low heat. Mix often and you will notice the sauce start to thicken here!
- Following that, add in the butter and let it melt.
- Finally, add in the cooked tortellini and the parmesan. Mix well and serve in your favorite pasta bowl/plate!
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Creamy Calabrian Cheese Tortellini
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp Calabrian chili sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- First, Cook the tortellini in salted water according to its package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a larger skillet, heat the olive oil. Then add the garlic, and cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
- Next add in the Calabrian chili sauce, the heavy cream, half and half, and salt. Bring all of this to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes on low heat. Mix often and you will notice the sauce start to thicken here!
- Following that, add in the butter and let it melt.
- Finally, add in the cooked tortellini and the parmesan. Mix well and serve in your favorite pasta bowl/plate!
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