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Creamy French Onion Tortellini: 7 Comforting Steps

Name: Creamy French Onion Tortellini: 7 Comforting Steps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 cups cheese tortellini; 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup white wine; 1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Description

Creamy French Onion Tortellini is a rich and comforting dish that combines the flavors of French onion soup with tender cheese-filled tortellini in a creamy sauce.

Ingredients

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2 cups cheese tortellini
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Slice the onions and cook them in a skillet with butter and olive oil over low heat for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally until deeply caramelized.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up the browned bits.
Stir in the broth and thyme. Simmer for 5 minutes to build flavor.
Add the heavy cream and lower the heat. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Boil the tortellini in salted water according to package directions, about 3–4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Add tortellini to the sauce, stir gently, and let everything cook together for 2 minutes.
Finish with Parmesan and fresh thyme. Serve hot.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or to impress guests.
Adjust seasoning to taste.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 90mg