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Easy Tortellini Pomodoro with Burrata

If you're looking for an easy dinner recipe the whole family will love, you have to try this tortellini pomodoro. It's simple, delicious, and perfect for a busy weeknight or a cozy Sunday night dinner.
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Course dinner
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Homemade Pomodoro Sauce

  • 1 can San Marzano Tomatoes
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Tortellini Pomodoro

  • 1 package tortellini 9 oz package
  • ½-1 cup pomodoro sauce
  • 1 ball burrata

Instructions
 

  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot, like a Dutch oven, sautee your olive oil, garlic, and onions over medium heat.
  • Once your onions are translucent, add in your 28 oz can of San Marzano tomatoes.
  • Let the tomatoes cook down for about 10 minutes, add in your basil, then take your immersion blender and blend until smooth.
  • Let it simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
  • While your sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to boil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook your tortellini pasta for 4 minutes and then strain them, but save ¼ cups of the pasta water.
  • In your large pot, add the cooked tortellini back in and add about 1 ½ cups of Pomodoro sauce and a splash of pasta water.
  • Mix well and transfer to a serving dish.
  • Top with burrata, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.

Notes

Substitutions and variations

Tortellini. I prefer to use cheese tortellini, but you can use whatever you'd like in this tortellini recipe.
Heavy Cream. Add ½ cup of heavy cream to the sauce to make a creamy sauce. 
Garlic Powder. If you don't have fresh garlic, garlic powder will do.
Red Pepper Flakes. If you want to add a hint of spice, add some red pepper flakes. 
Store-Bought Sauce. If you want to go the super easy route with this recipe, you can find a Pomodoro sauce at the grocery store to use. 

Storing and reheating

Store any leftover tortellini in an airtight container and simply microwave for 30-second increments until heated through. 
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