Lemon Basil Tortellini is an easy and bright pasta sauce that’s ready for the dinner table in under 30 minutes!
20oz bag if tortellini
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
2 cloves of garlic, grated
1 and 1/4 cups half and half
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup of reserved pasta water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons very finely chopped basil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1. Bring a large pot of water to boil.
2. In a medium pan melt the butter then add the grated garlic and the finely chopped basil. Cook for 1 minute then whisk in the flour.
3. Meanwhile, cook the tortellini according to package instructions and carefully reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
4. Pour in the half and half (I prefer this to light cream) then add the salt and pepper to season. Heat for about 3 minutes, then add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk to melt the cheese completely into the sauce. Add in the paste water and simmer for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the tortellini to the sauce and stir to coat. To serve, garnish with additional chopped basil and a wedge of lemon.
Enjoy!
I prefer using half & half instead of light cream. If you do use light cream, you may need additional salt and pepper to season.
Find it online: https://aseasonedgreeting.com/2022/02/27/lemon-basil-tortellini/