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15-Minute Garlic-Butter Tortellini

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Just about anything is marvelous drenched in garlic butter, including, but not limited to, steak , mushrooms , and potatoes . Tortellini is no different. Take your favorite store-bought cheese tortellini, boil it quickly, then toss it in a garlicky butter bath brightened with freshly squeezed lemon juice, and you have the ultimate easy weeknight dinner that feels surprisingly fancy.

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15-Minute Garlic Butter Tortellini

Yield Serves 4

Prep time 5 minutes

Cook time 10 minutes

• shellfish-free
• fish-free
• alcohol-free
• low-potassium
• peanut-free
• pork-free
• sugar-conscious
• tree-nut-free
• balanced
• egg-free

Per serving, based on 4 servings. (% daily value)

• Calories 506
• Fat 21.1 g (32.5%)
• Saturated 12.1 g (60.5%)
• Carbs 62.0 g (20.7%)
• Fiber 2.8 g (11.2%)
• Sugars 1.4 g
• Protein 18.1 g (36.2%)
• Sodium 537.5 mg (22.4%)

Ingredients

• 4 cloves

  garlic

• 2

  (9-ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini, or 1 (16 to 20-ounce) package frozen tortellini

• 4 tablespoons

  unsalted butter

• 1/2

  medium lemon

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, mince 4 garlic cloves.

2. Add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute. Remove from the heat, squeeze in the juice of 1/2 lemon, and season with kosher salt and black pepper.

3. When the tortellini is ready, drain in a colander. Add the tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 4 days.

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Sheela Prakash

Senior Contributing Food Editor

Sheela is the Senior Contributing Food Editor at Kitchn and the author of Mediterranean Every Day: Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel-Good Food . She received her master's degree from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy and is also a Registered Dietitian.

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