Tortellini with Pesto Cream Sauce

JC Carter

January 26, 2016

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This recipe is amazingly decadent, stupendously easy, and not in the least bit time consuming.

3-4oz cup dry/frozen tortellini
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp prepared pesto
½ cup heavy cream
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved

Prepare tortellini according to package instructions. Meanwhile heat garlic, and butter over medium high heat until the garlic becomes fragrant (1-2 minutes). Reduce heat to low and stir in pesto, cook for...
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Nutritions

Calories
1039

Sodium
1367mg
56% DV

Fat
76g
118% DV

Protein
42g
84% DV

Carbs
30g
10% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 49g 247%

Polysaturated Fat 3g 21%

Monosaturated Fat 23g 148%

Cholesterol 277mg 93%

Sodium 1367mg 56%

Potassium 396mg 11%

Protein 42g 84%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 3g 12%

Sugar 12g 25%

Vitamin A 2751IU 55%

Vitamin B6 0.7mg 35%

Vitamin C 6mg 10%

Calcium 1018mg 101%

Iron 1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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