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Quick Marinara Tortellini

Cheese tortellini from the refrigerated section is your secret weapon on exhausted weeknights. Toss it in a simple marinara, and you have a real dinner on the table in under 20 minutes. It's the kind of thing you feel good about serving because it genuinely tastes good.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages 9 oz each refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Fresh basil leaves for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. In the same pot, warm marinara sauce over medium heat. Add garlic powder and olive oil.
  3. Add drained tortellini to the sauce and toss gently. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen if needed.
  4. Serve topped with mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil.