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I’ll let you in on a little secret… an amazing dinner does not have to take you all night to make. And no recipe proves that point quite as well as this super easy Tortellini Piccata. It’s a simple stove-top dish that is absolutely packed with decadent flavor. Cheese tortellinis are cooked in a rich and velvety butter sauce, then lemon and capers are mixed in for a final result that wows.
If you aren’t familiar with a piccata sauce, let me describe the flavor. It’s more or less like a warm vinaigrette. Bright lemon juice, briney capers, and garlic give the sauce a bite that is then beautifully rounded out with a generous amount of butter. Yum! It’s usually served with chicken, but this tortellini version certainly gives the classic dish a run for its money.
If you’re short on time and need an impressive dinner, this is the dish to make. Serve it with a big salad and a loaf of bread and you’re good to go. A one-pan recipe that’s ready in under 30 minutes, can’t beat that!
Tortellini Piccata
Yield(s): Serves 4
15m prep time
Diet: Vegetarian
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ tablespoon flour
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ~30 oz frozen tortellini
- 4 tablespoon capers, drained
- ¾ tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup chopped parsley
- Parmesan cheese for topping
Preparation
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.
- Add flour to the skillet, whisk until smooth, and cook for 1 additional minute.
- Slowly whisk in broth then add salt. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer and add frozen tortellini (do not thaw ahead of time).
- Stirring often, continue cooking until tortellini are heated through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in capers, lemon zest, and juice. Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese.
Recipe adapted from Thekitchn.com