Name: Lemon Cream Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 package (20 ounces) fresh or frozen cheese tortellini; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 pint or 2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 lemon; Salt and pepper (to taste); 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional); 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley (optional)

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Lemon Cream Tortellini

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Servings 6

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Ingredients

1 package (20 ounces) fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic - minced
1 pint or 2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 lemon
Salt and pepper - to taste
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese - optional
2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley - optional

Instructions

Boil tortellini according to package directions. Drain well.
In a skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add heavy cream and bring to a boil.
Turn down the heat and whisk in grated Parmesan cheese, the zest and juice of one lemon.
Simmer sauce a minute or two.
Season with a little salt and pepper.
Stir in pasta and heat to warm.
Serve with shredded Parmesan and chopped parsley on top if you like.

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