Three Cheese Tortellini Alfredo

This Three Cheese Tortellini Alfredo is rich, creamy, and irresistibly cheesy. Tender cheese-filled tortellini are cooked until al dente and then coated in a luxurious garlic cream sauce made with butter, cream, and a trio of Parmesan, Asiago, and Romano cheeses. Finished with a second helping of Parmesan and pasta water for the perfect texture, it's a comfort food classic you'll return to again and again.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2 bowls

Calories: 1,391 kcal per serving

Ingredients

10 ounce - cheese tortellini
3 tablespoon - unsalted butter
2 cloves - garlic
1 ½ cup - heavy cream
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
½ cup - Parmesan cheese
½ cup - Asiago cheese
½ cup - Romano cheese
¼ cup - reserved pasta water
⅛ - Extra Parmesan

Instructions

Cook tortellini in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and black pepper.
Add Parmesan, Asiago, and Romano cheeses. Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and fully melted.
Toss in the cooked tortellini and reserved pasta water. Stir until well coated and creamy.
Top with extra Parmesan and serve warm.