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Caprese Tortellini Skillet

A quick one-pan Caprese Tortellini Skillet with cheesy tortellini, juicy tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil in a light garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 428
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 400 g cheese tortellini
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • Caprese Mix
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Seasoning
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Red pepper flakes optional
  • Parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or sauté pan used for cooking tortellini and combining all ingredients in one pan
  • 1 Sharp Knife used for slicing cherry tomatoes and fresh basil
  • 1 Cutting Board used as a safe surface for chopping ingredients
  • 1 Mixing Bowl used for holding prepped ingredients before cooking if needed
  • 1 Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula used for stirring tortellini and mixing sauce gently
  • 1 Measuring Cups used for measuring pasta, cheese, and liquids if required
  • 1 Measuring Spoons used for seasoning like salt, pepper, and Italian herbs
  • 1 Tongs used for tossing tortellini easily in the skillet
  • 1 Colander or strainer (optional) used if tortellini needs draining after boiling
  • 1 Serving spoon used for serving the dish neatly onto plates

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in skillet.
  2. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until soft.
  4. Add tortellini and cook through.
  5. Stir in mozzarella and basil.
  6. Season and serve warm.

Notes

For the best Caprese Tortellini Skillet, use fresh basil whenever possible, as it provides a bright and authentic flavor that dried basil cannot fully match. Be careful not to overcook the mozzarella, allowing it to melt gently while maintaining its creamy texture. Adding a splash of reserved pasta water helps create a smooth, silky sauce that coats the tortellini evenly. This dish is best served immediately after cooking, when the cheese is perfectly melty, the basil is fresh and fragrant, and all the flavors are at their peak.
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