Description
Homemade creamy lemon-dill tortellini delivers Mediterranean comfort with elegant pasta twirls. Quick weeknight dinners gain Mediterranean flair when pasta combines tangy herbs and silky sauce that make you crave seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz (567 g) cheese tortellini
- 1.25 cups (296 ml) heavy cream
- 1.25 cups (296 ml) low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 oz (28 g) Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 medium lemon
- ½ medium bunch fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Flavor Base: Combine aromatic garlic, lemon zest, cream, and broth in a spacious skillet, forming a fragrant foundation for the dish.
- Simmering Process: Allow the liquid mixture to gently simmer over medium heat, releasing essential oils and developing a nuanced flavor profile while enabling ingredients to meld harmoniously.
- Pasta Integration: Submerge tortellini into the simmering liquid, stirring consistently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking until reaching perfect al dente texture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Introduce fresh lemon juice and finely chopped dill, stirring to infuse brightness and herbaceous notes into the developing sauce.
- Creamy Transformation: Incorporate the Parmesan-egg mixture, creating a luxurious emulsion that thickens the sauce and adds sophisticated richness to the dish.
- Final Refinement: Conduct a comprehensive seasoning assessment, adjusting salt and pepper to balance the complex flavor profile, then garnish with an additional sprinkle of grated Parmesan for textural contrast and final flavor elevation.
Notes
- Flavor Foundation: Build a robust base by carefully combining garlic, lemon zest, cream, and broth to infuse deep, aromatic flavors into the tortellini.
- Gentle Simmering Technique: Maintain a medium heat to slowly release essential oils and develop a nuanced, complex flavor profile without scorching.
- Pasta Absorption Trick: Ensure complete pasta submersion while stirring consistently to prevent sticking and promote even cooking and flavor penetration.
- Final Flavor Elevation: Finish the dish with fresh lemon juice, dill, and a Parmesan-egg mixture to create a bright, creamy, and sophisticated final touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg