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Creamy Salmon Tortellini: Discover This Amazing Recipe!

A delicious and creamy salmon tortellini dish that combines cheese tortellini with flaked salmon, cherry tomatoes, and a rich cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and dried dill. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

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.

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