15-Minute Garlic-Butter Tortellini

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 15 minutes

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: Serves 4
• Calories: 506 cal
• Total Fat: 21.1 g
• Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 537.5 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 62.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
• Total Sugars: 1.4 g
• Protein: 18.1 g