Description
A delicious and creamy salmon tortellini dish that combines cheese tortellini with flaked salmon, cherry tomatoes, and a rich cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 8 ounces cooked salmon, flaked
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and dried dill. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently fold in the flaked salmon and cooked tortellini. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens and nutrition; stir in during the last minute of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg