Description
Experience a simple yet luxurious dish with plump cheese tortellini coated in a rich, golden sage-infused butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5–6 fresh sage leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, around 3-5 minutes for fresh or 5-7 minutes for frozen.
- Prepare the sage butter sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and add the fresh sage leaves. Swirl the skillet gently for about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine and toss: Drain the tortellini and add to the skillet with the sage butter sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Season and serve: Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, then plate the dish, garnishing with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding garlic or shallots while cooking the sage. This dish can be customized with added protein or seasonal vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tortellini, sage butter, vegetarian pasta, easy dinner, Italian cuisine