Tortellini Pomodoro

Posted on January 29, 2024

Tortellini Pomodoro is one of my favorite dinner recipes for busy weeknights. Thi restaurant quality tortellini topped with homemade Pomodoro sauce is made in no time.

Tortellini pasta is such an easy recipe that never gets old and makes for great leftovers. Serve fresh with parmesan cheese or reheat for a quick lunch the next day.

PREPARATION TIME

Prep Time: 5 minutes 
Cook Time: 45 minutes 
Total Time: 50 minutes 

INGREDIENTS

4 pounds fresh tomatoes (two 28-ounce cans of San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes also work)

1 1/2 tablespoons good quality olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced small

2 minced garlic cloves

12 fresh basil leaves, chopped

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/4 teaspoon onion salt

additional salt and pepper to taste

16 ounces tortellini (we use a gluten-free cheese variety)

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend the tomatoes until only a couple small chunks remain
In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil over low heat then add the onions and fry for 4 minutes until just softened and translucent, roughly 8 minutes
Add the garlic and continue cooking another 4-6 minutes until the onions have just softened and are translucent
Add the tomato puree, garlic salt, onion salt and half the basil and simmer for 25 minutes
Cook the tortellini according to package directions and strain
Finish the sauce with the remaining basil by stirring it in and adding any salt and pepper necessary
Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce and stir to coat pasta

NOTES

What is the difference between spaghetti and spaghetti Pomodoro?Spaghetti and speghetti Pomodoro can both be considered a pasta or pasta sauce but Pomodoro is traditionally thicker than normal pasta sauce. Also, spaghetti sauce normally includes extra ingredients like meat or cheese cultures.

Is frozen or dried tortellini better?Dried tortellini takes longer to cook than frozen tortellini but it’s a great option if you need the extra shelf life. The outcome of the two types are very similar so use whatever is convenient for you. Dried delallo tortellini is one of my favorite brands to use.

What goes well with tortellini?Tortellini goes well with any other Italian dish like chicken parmesan, garlic bread, meat balls, etc. I like serving this dish with some type of protein to make it a complete and filling meal.

Pro tip: Add parmesan cheese to your tortellini pasta for some extra flavor.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2562IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 3mg

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