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So simple, so easy, and just amazingly creamy. Best of all, it comes together in just 20 minfrom start to finish!
Three-cheese tortellini are smothered in a homemade alfredo sauce. And the best part about this? No, it’s not the epic cheesy-garlic goodness. Or the creaminess that just melts away in your mouth. It’s that it comes together in just 20 min from start to finish.
Seriously. It’s just that quick and easy. No joke. But the secret ingredient here is the fresh tortellini. Dry tortellini can be used but the fresh ones just taste so much better, and cuts the cooking time right in half. Either way, I recommend doubling this recipe or elseyou’ll be fighting for seconds!
Easy Garlic Alfredo Tortellini
Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes minutes
Cook: 10 minutes minutes
Total: 20 minutes minutes
So simple, so easy, and just amazingly creamy. Best of all, it comes together in just 20 min from start to finish!
4.8 stars (28 ratings)
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Ingredients
- 1 9-ounce package refrigerated three cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk, or more, as needed
- ½ cup half and half*
- 2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain well.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk and half and half, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in cheeses until melted, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in tortellini and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Notes
*Half and half is equal parts of whole milk and cream. For 1 cup half and half, you can substitute 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream or 2/3 cup skim or low-fat milk + 1/3 cup heavy cream.
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Kaitlyn Bohn — April 5, 2024 @ 4:25 PM Reply
Its was soooooo good!!! Super easy 🙂 thank you for the great recipe !!!!
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Victoria Pfau — January 3, 2024 @ 2:03 PM Reply
Made this tonight with sautéed chicken. Very good. Didn’t have half and half, so used milk and a little more cheese. More cheese is always a good thing. Everyone loved this. Will add this to my menu.
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Just Me — December 19, 2023 @ 6:18 PM Reply
We enjoyed this recipe very much. The only change I made was to add onions, peas and increased the amount of red pepper flakes for more flavor. Used almost the entire bag of frozen (19 oz.) tortellini, so I made 1 1/2 times the sauce. It made enough for us two for dinner and 2 lunch portions for the next day. I plan to make this again. 4 1/2 stars.
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Kimmy — June 8, 2023 @ 6:50 PM Reply
This was amazingly delicious!
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Kayla — May 3, 2023 @ 3:47 PM Reply
Awesome Alfredo! Super creamy and delicious. Made it just like the recipe ask minus the fact I added chicken. This recipe is a keeper for sure!
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Daphne Chen — February 17, 2022 @ 1:43 PM Reply
This is amazingly simple to make. And Damn Delicious to eat. Even my pickiest eater loved this pasta. I wouldn’t change a thing!!!
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Amy — September 28, 2021 @ 6:28 PM Reply
Beyond delicious and so simple!
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Sydney — September 20, 2021 @ 11:23 AM Reply
Delicious! A super easy to make treat. We served this with a big green salad and it was such a comforting meal. Thank you!
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Gail Spilovoy — August 28, 2021 @ 11:42 AM Reply
Great Recipe. This is the first time I’ve made a GARLIC ALFREDO TORTELLINI and it turned out delicious.
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Jasmine — August 23, 2021 @ 1:26 PM Reply
I love how this gets right to the point. Also the sauce is amazing
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Maureen Leroux — May 25, 2021 @ 5:39 PM Reply
My new favourite Alfredo sauce, I also served it with bite sized chicken that I browned off in pan then removed to make the sauce.
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Chris Clark — March 27, 2021 @ 1:05 PM Reply
I cooked this with my 12 year old boy last night and today. Excellent and easy recipe, my son is amazed as to how quick it came together especially the way I cook.
Last’s night recipe:
added sausage, forgot the cream cheese and parsley. I used heavy whipping cream instead of half & half… we tore it up with no leftovers.
Today’s recipe:
Added chicken, added the cream cheese and forgot the parsley again. used whipping cream.
The cream cheese can be skipped with great results.
I love the simplicity of this recipe and how quickly and adaptable it is.
Thank you!
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Anna — February 24, 2021 @ 1:23 PM Reply
I love this recipe!! It’s my go to when I’m craving something really cheesy and indulgent for dinner. I don’t often have cream cheese on hand, so I usually just add a little bit of fresh mozzarella and extra Parmesan until the sauce reaches the right consistency. Works perfectly! Thanks so much
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Ellen Berens — November 12, 2020 @ 2:26 PM Reply
This is delicious as is and I did not have half and half, so I just used all milk. Next time I will also add spinach and artichokes and KNOW this will only make it even better!
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Kathryn Carpenter — October 28, 2020 @ 9:49 AM Reply
This recipe was amazing and I wish I took a picture. Beautiful presentation. I had pan fried some diced pancetta for a few minutes and then added some peas to the pancetta. Threw them in at the end when I tossed the pasta with the cream sauce. Another change that I made was I added a mix of asiago and parmesan cheese. I also added some fresh ground pepper as well. Truly delicious!
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Teressa Merck — September 18, 2020 @ 5:36 AM Reply
Best recipe for the sauce I have every tried! Thank you!
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Jessie Hill — July 30, 2020 @ 7:36 AM Reply
I made this for dinner last night and my boyfriend (who likes to think he is something of a food critic) said it was the best cream sauce he’s ever had. I will definitely be adding this one to my recipe list—we loved it so much!
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HR — May 1, 2020 @ 5:38 PM Reply
6 Stars
My gosh this is frickin’ awesome. Such tremendous depth in flavor. It’s as if God sent this straight down from heaven. Us mere mortals do not deserve gazing upon, let alone consuming such pure bliss. Perfection encapsulated in a luscious, creamy, garlicky sauce, all topped with a garnishing of parsley. Gordon Ramsey showed up at my doorstep the other day, so I made him this, and looked me dead in the eyes, gently kissed me on the cheek, and said “Well done my boy, this is F$@#&(* excellent”. The only thing he thought it needed was some olive oil, but that’s Chef Ramsey fer ya’. I personally find it to be beautiful in every way, and wouldn’t change a thing about it……
…..but if you do decide to up it a notch (nearly impossible but whatever) the last time I made this dish, I added some diced chicken which was marinated in pesto, along with some roasted garlic cloves and a heaping spoonful of Italian seasoning, and the whole flavor experience was like nothing I have ever shoved into my facehole. I was under the notion that perfection couldn’t become more perfect, but boy was I proven wrong. This’ll be my go-to recipe from now on.
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Lauren — December 8, 2020 @ 12:45 PM Reply
Best recipe, and best review ever
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Ryan — April 9, 2020 @ 1:48 PM Reply
Really quick recipe and great creamy flavor. My son loved it and wanted seconds.
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Carol from Canada — April 6, 2020 @ 6:19 PM Reply
Very creamy, lightly cheesy, great alfredo flavour. I put two large garlic cloves in and wanted it a bit more garlicy so I added about a tsp granulated garlic but that’s personal taste. Adheres very well to the tortellini. Easy to make. Fantastic texture / mouth feel. Yes, I can see how it could be easily adapted to include chicken or ham or bacon or veggies. I have made alfredo from a number of different recipes and this is one of the nicest. So simple with the packaged fresh three cheese tortellini that was waiting for the right sauce.
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Jill — April 3, 2020 @ 9:26 AM Reply
Had anyone added chicken?
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Diana G Wheeler — February 11, 2020 @ 3:43 PM Reply
Just made this tonight as directed and it is delicious! The red pepper flakes add just the right amount of kick. Liked the idea of adding veggies as other reviewers suggested, so going to add peas to the leftovers. Thanks for another great and easy recipe!
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Jessica Sherman — January 14, 2020 @ 5:35 PM Reply
My family loves this! I doubled the recipe because I had 20-ounce tortellini and added frozen peas at the end. We loved the cheese and wanted more but felt so full we had to save it for tomorrow!
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Eileen — October 23, 2019 @ 1:12 PM Reply
I have made this sooo many times and it doesn’t get old. I throw in honey garlic sausage and spinach… amazing. Thanks for the recipe!!!!
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Pam — October 14, 2019 @ 2:44 PM Reply
This was so easy to make and the result was nothing short of delicious!
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Chrissy — February 2, 2019 @ 6:51 PM Reply
This Alfredo sauce was terribly bland. I followed every step to a T. I don’t understand all the positive reviews. It is extremely bland, truly less flavor than jars you get from the grocery store and painfully rich. We ended up tossing it out and just using olive oil and grated parm, so not a total loss.I LOVE the idea of tortellini with Alfredo, YUM!
…Just not this Alfredo.
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April Chapman — August 21, 2021 @ 1:50 PM Reply
My goodness! What we have is the neat Alfredo sauce I’ve EVER tasted! Will make with chicken and broccoli next time. Not sure why people keep mentioning peas but maybe someday.
I saw a review with 1 star and the fact they were saying it was bland hopefully had a covid test because clearly the taste buds are being affected!
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LJ — January 14, 2019 @ 3:38 PM Reply
Tasty and simple. I added a little more flour and switched out basil for the parsley, and it was really nice. First time I’ve made an alfredo sauce.
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february — January 14, 2019 @ 3:00 AM Reply
Really great recipe. So easy to make. I accidentally used a 19oz bag of frozen tortellini after not reading the recipe and found that amount of pasta to be just perfect for us. Will be adding this to our regular rotation!
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Bev — September 25, 2018 @ 2:35 PM Reply
Would it be ok with cauliflower instead of broccoĺi?
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Chungah @ Damn Delicious — September 25, 2018 @ 4:53 PM Reply
Bev, there is no broccoli in this recipe but either broccoli or cauliflower would be great additions!
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Barbara — September 16, 2018 @ 2:59 PM Reply
This dish is easy to prepare and oh so delicious! The only thing I did different was add green peas. Had just the right amount of kick and a very rich and creamy meal in one.
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Jana @ Damn Delicious — September 16, 2018 @ 3:35 PM Reply
Thanks for sharing!
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beth miner — March 13, 2018 @ 1:51 PM Reply
I just made this I used mozzarella for my Alfredo sauce and sprinkled the dish with crisp bacon bits and sautéed mushrroms. Omgosh superb!
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Megan — February 18, 2018 @ 3:45 PM Reply
This is delicious! I added shrimp and baby spinach! Such an easy recipe, too.
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Aimee — February 6, 2018 @ 9:08 AM Reply
This looks delicious! If I use a family size 20 oz package of tortellini, should I just double the remaining ingredients?
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Chungah — February 6, 2018 @ 10:12 AM Reply
Yes, that should work just fine.
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Scott — January 13, 2018 @ 7:01 AM Reply
Has any one put this in a crock pot and for a side dish at a party? Any tricks?
Thanks in advance.
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Ann — December 4, 2017 @ 2:56 PM Reply
You have cream cheese in the ingredient list but not in the directions.
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Chungah — December 4, 2017 @ 6:51 PM Reply
Please refer to step #4:
4. Stir in cheeses until melted, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in tortellini and gently toss to combine.
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Krista — September 29, 2021 @ 10:04 PM Reply
This recipe looks amazing.
What am I able to use instead of half and half?
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Lorraine — November 21, 2017 @ 3:55 PM Reply
I made this for dinner tonight and it was fantastic! Nothing subtle about it. Damn delicious! I added peas. I boiled these with the tortellini. Bookmarked and pinned this treasure and will make it again.
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LAura — October 19, 2017 @ 8:24 PM Reply
I’ve tried a few of your recipes and they have been very flavorful and deliscious, thanks you so much as I am not a great cook
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Heather — February 21, 2017 @ 12:31 PM Reply
Looks good! Has anyone made it just using whole milk? My cream expired
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Jenny — December 29, 2016 @ 5:40 PM Reply
This is simply amazing! My husband is out of town and despises dinner without meat, so I made this for my kids and I and we are all devouring it! I added peas because we all love them and I didn’t want to use another dish. 🙂 Thank you so much! It’s restaurant quality without leaving the house! 🙂
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Anna — August 28, 2016 @ 2:45 PM Reply
I know nobody has commented on this for a while, but for future makers- I added peas and ham to mine and it give it a great taste.
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Chungah — August 28, 2016 @ 2:47 PM Reply
That sounds amazing! I’ll definitely have to try that next time.
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Chris J — April 23, 2016 @ 8:58 PM Reply
Hmm. While I haven’t tried or tasted this, it seems to me that what you might be making here is..a big, cheesy dish. Is there any subtlety to be found? A cheeses Alfredo sauce over a cheese-filled tortellini?
I think that a simple butter sauce with sage or Rosemary with a bit of garlic would allow the tortellini to shine, rather than smothering it in more cheesiness.
Of course, I could be wrong.
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Eden — March 19, 2016 @ 6:07 PM Reply
We just had this for dinner for the second time. Even my Super picky 9 year old loves this & eats every bite happily. 🙂
I am putting this on our bi-weekly meal plan. I swear every one of your recipes that I make end up being a family favorite.
Thank you so much for making such easy & ridiculously delicious recipes! 🙂
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Cami — October 30, 2015 @ 7:27 PM Reply
I’ve made this twice so far, and I like it. It’s slightly not “salty” enough, so I added a few dashes of garlic salt. I generally like my Alfredo on the saltier/cheesier side. Haha. Thanks!
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Sara — September 30, 2015 @ 7:30 PM Reply
This is so fantastic! Made it tonight and was really pleased. Actually had random tortellini on hand (went to the store for gnocchi, had to go with the tortellini instead), so this was perfect!
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Kim — September 30, 2015 @ 2:54 PM Reply
This is the first time I have ever commented on a recipe… this sauce is the BOMB!!! Great taste, not too heavy and perfect for any kind of pasta really. Throw in some vegetables and it is an easy meal!
Thank you so much – this will be my go-to alfredo recipe from now on! YUM
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Miz Ellie — September 27, 2015 @ 4:37 PM Reply
This recipe, which I haven’t made yet, will not freeze well because the dairy products will separate into curds and whey when frozen. Although, you could easily freeze or use frozen tortellini–put them in boiling water while still frozen. Start checking for doneness when the water gets real foamy…and may boil over.
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Laurie — September 26, 2015 @ 4:46 AM Reply
I’ve made this recipe a few times now and it is idiot-proof and fantastic! I add chopped broccoli to the pasta and my family adores it. Thank you!
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Nicole — August 21, 2015 @ 3:32 AM Reply
How much is a cup? US and imperial measures are different. What’s this in ml? You can easily treble your audience with this simple addition.
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Chungah — August 21, 2015 @ 8:23 PM Reply
Nicole, here is a great resource to convert recipes to metric measures. Hope that helps!
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margaret shealy — August 19, 2015 @ 12:10 PM Reply
I really want to try your recipes,but every time I go to print,it comes up BLANK PAGEI do not know what else to do.
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Chungah — August 19, 2015 @ 12:24 PM Reply
Internet Explorer has recently made some updates that are causing print problems. I recommend using a different browser, such as Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. But if you can only use Internet Explore, you can highlight the recipe, left-click, and print from there. Easy peasy!
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Lisa — May 27, 2015 @ 9:22 AM Reply
This was fantastic! Looking for suggestions on what to serve with this.
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Chungah — May 27, 2015 @ 9:25 AM Reply
Lisa, please feel free to browse through these side dishes for possible pairings. The garlic roasted carrots is a personal favorite!
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Melissa — April 14, 2015 @ 1:00 PM Reply
making this tonight with garlic parm steamed broccoli and garlic knots. Can’t wait to try it! Sounds and looks amazing. I am doubling the recipe!
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Rick — March 4, 2015 @ 11:49 AM Reply
This was so easy and awesomely fantastic. I have cooked this 3 times in the last month for the wife and me.
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Christie — March 3, 2015 @ 2:52 PM Reply
Do you think this could work with any pasta? I have everything but tortellini!
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Chungah — March 3, 2015 @ 3:28 PM Reply
It should be fine with a different kind of pasta, but it’s really best with tortellini!
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Kathleen R. — March 3, 2015 @ 5:59 AM Reply
I love alfredo, I can’t imagine how much better it is with tortellini!
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Brenda — February 25, 2015 @ 2:12 PM Reply
Made this last night for dinner- So good and easy!
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Kayle (The Cooking Actress) — February 19, 2015 @ 3:24 PM Reply
mmmmmmmmmmm this pasta looks SO creamy and rich and deeelish
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brittano — February 21, 2017 @ 11:19 AM Reply
ohhhhh yeahhhhhhhhhh
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lauriane — February 18, 2015 @ 12:35 PM Reply
Can you freeze this?
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Chungah — February 18, 2015 @ 2:05 PM Reply
Unfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried freezing this myself – there were no leftovers left to freeze! Please use your best judgment for freezing and reheating.
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Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat — February 17, 2015 @ 6:40 AM Reply
I am a major sucker for alfredo and cheesy sauce. I think it’s just part of my heritage. But I will be more than happy to gobble this down!
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Millie l Add A Little — February 14, 2015 @ 11:47 PM Reply
This looks simply delicious!
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Rochelle @ Oh So Sweet Baker — February 14, 2015 @ 3:02 PM Reply
Mmmm…. this looks so good and creamy. Can’t wait to make this for dinner!
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Roy DePizzol — February 14, 2015 @ 12:27 PM Reply
Great recipes all the time.
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Rina I Thee Cook — February 14, 2015 @ 10:33 AM Reply
I just love all of your pasta dishes! This looks divine.
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Rie — February 14, 2015 @ 9:01 AM Reply
Can’t wait to try this quick and easy recipe. Looks fabulous, but then all your recipes do!
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Rie — March 15, 2015 @ 12:19 PM Reply
Second time we are having this since you posted. Delish!!
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Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop — February 14, 2015 @ 6:04 AM Reply
This does look quick and easy….and delicious. That’s a win in my book!
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Liz — February 14, 2015 @ 4:01 AM Reply
Thank you for the nice recipe Chungah. Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your family.
Kaitlyn Bohn — April 5, 2024 @ 4:25 PM Reply
Its was soooooo good!!! Super easy 🙂 thank you for the great recipe !!!!
Victoria Pfau — January 3, 2024 @ 2:03 PM Reply
Made this tonight with sautéed chicken. Very good. Didn’t have half and half, so used milk and a little more cheese. More cheese is always a good thing. Everyone loved this. Will add this to my menu.
Just Me — December 19, 2023 @ 6:18 PM Reply
We enjoyed this recipe very much. The only change I made was to add onions, peas and increased the amount of red pepper flakes for more flavor. Used almost the entire bag of frozen (19 oz.) tortellini, so I made 1 1/2 times the sauce. It made enough for us two for dinner and 2 lunch portions for the next day. I plan to make this again. 4 1/2 stars.
Kimmy — June 8, 2023 @ 6:50 PM Reply
This was amazingly delicious!
Kayla — May 3, 2023 @ 3:47 PM Reply
Awesome Alfredo! Super creamy and delicious. Made it just like the recipe ask minus the fact I added chicken. This recipe is a keeper for sure!
Daphne Chen — February 17, 2022 @ 1:43 PM Reply
This is amazingly simple to make. And Damn Delicious to eat. Even my pickiest eater loved this pasta. I wouldn’t change a thing!!!
Amy — September 28, 2021 @ 6:28 PM Reply
Beyond delicious and so simple!
Sydney — September 20, 2021 @ 11:23 AM Reply
Delicious! A super easy to make treat. We served this with a big green salad and it was such a comforting meal. Thank you!
Gail Spilovoy — August 28, 2021 @ 11:42 AM Reply
Great Recipe. This is the first time I’ve made a GARLIC ALFREDO TORTELLINI and it turned out delicious.
Jasmine — August 23, 2021 @ 1:26 PM Reply
I love how this gets right to the point. Also the sauce is amazing
Maureen Leroux — May 25, 2021 @ 5:39 PM Reply
My new favourite Alfredo sauce, I also served it with bite sized chicken that I browned off in pan then removed to make the sauce.
Chris Clark — March 27, 2021 @ 1:05 PM Reply
I cooked this with my 12 year old boy last night and today. Excellent and easy recipe, my son is amazed as to how quick it came together especially the way I cook.
Last’s night recipe:
added sausage, forgot the cream cheese and parsley. I used heavy whipping cream instead of half & half… we tore it up with no leftovers.
Today’s recipe:
Added chicken, added the cream cheese and forgot the parsley again. used whipping cream.
The cream cheese can be skipped with great results.
I love the simplicity of this recipe and how quickly and adaptable it is.
Thank you!
Anna — February 24, 2021 @ 1:23 PM Reply
I love this recipe!! It’s my go to when I’m craving something really cheesy and indulgent for dinner. I don’t often have cream cheese on hand, so I usually just add a little bit of fresh mozzarella and extra Parmesan until the sauce reaches the right consistency. Works perfectly! Thanks so much
Ellen Berens — November 12, 2020 @ 2:26 PM Reply
This is delicious as is and I did not have half and half, so I just used all milk. Next time I will also add spinach and artichokes and KNOW this will only make it even better!
Kathryn Carpenter — October 28, 2020 @ 9:49 AM Reply
This recipe was amazing and I wish I took a picture. Beautiful presentation. I had pan fried some diced pancetta for a few minutes and then added some peas to the pancetta. Threw them in at the end when I tossed the pasta with the cream sauce. Another change that I made was I added a mix of asiago and parmesan cheese. I also added some fresh ground pepper as well. Truly delicious!
Teressa Merck — September 18, 2020 @ 5:36 AM Reply
Best recipe for the sauce I have every tried! Thank you!
Jessie Hill — July 30, 2020 @ 7:36 AM Reply
I made this for dinner last night and my boyfriend (who likes to think he is something of a food critic) said it was the best cream sauce he’s ever had. I will definitely be adding this one to my recipe list—we loved it so much!
HR — May 1, 2020 @ 5:38 PM Reply
6 Stars
My gosh this is frickin’ awesome. Such tremendous depth in flavor. It’s as if God sent this straight down from heaven. Us mere mortals do not deserve gazing upon, let alone consuming such pure bliss. Perfection encapsulated in a luscious, creamy, garlicky sauce, all topped with a garnishing of parsley. Gordon Ramsey showed up at my doorstep the other day, so I made him this, and looked me dead in the eyes, gently kissed me on the cheek, and said “Well done my boy, this is F$@#&(* excellent”. The only thing he thought it needed was some olive oil, but that’s Chef Ramsey fer ya’. I personally find it to be beautiful in every way, and wouldn’t change a thing about it……
…..but if you do decide to up it a notch (nearly impossible but whatever) the last time I made this dish, I added some diced chicken which was marinated in pesto, along with some roasted garlic cloves and a heaping spoonful of Italian seasoning, and the whole flavor experience was like nothing I have ever shoved into my facehole. I was under the notion that perfection couldn’t become more perfect, but boy was I proven wrong. This’ll be my go-to recipe from now on.
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Lauren — December 8, 2020 @ 12:45 PM Reply
Best recipe, and best review ever
Ryan — April 9, 2020 @ 1:48 PM Reply
Really quick recipe and great creamy flavor. My son loved it and wanted seconds.
Carol from Canada — April 6, 2020 @ 6:19 PM Reply
Very creamy, lightly cheesy, great alfredo flavour. I put two large garlic cloves in and wanted it a bit more garlicy so I added about a tsp granulated garlic but that’s personal taste. Adheres very well to the tortellini. Easy to make. Fantastic texture / mouth feel. Yes, I can see how it could be easily adapted to include chicken or ham or bacon or veggies. I have made alfredo from a number of different recipes and this is one of the nicest. So simple with the packaged fresh three cheese tortellini that was waiting for the right sauce.
Jill — April 3, 2020 @ 9:26 AM Reply
Had anyone added chicken?
Diana G Wheeler — February 11, 2020 @ 3:43 PM Reply
Just made this tonight as directed and it is delicious! The red pepper flakes add just the right amount of kick. Liked the idea of adding veggies as other reviewers suggested, so going to add peas to the leftovers. Thanks for another great and easy recipe!
Jessica Sherman — January 14, 2020 @ 5:35 PM Reply
My family loves this! I doubled the recipe because I had 20-ounce tortellini and added frozen peas at the end. We loved the cheese and wanted more but felt so full we had to save it for tomorrow!
Eileen — October 23, 2019 @ 1:12 PM Reply
I have made this sooo many times and it doesn’t get old. I throw in honey garlic sausage and spinach… amazing. Thanks for the recipe!!!!
Pam — October 14, 2019 @ 2:44 PM Reply
This was so easy to make and the result was nothing short of delicious!
Chrissy — February 2, 2019 @ 6:51 PM Reply
This Alfredo sauce was terribly bland. I followed every step to a T. I don’t understand all the positive reviews. It is extremely bland, truly less flavor than jars you get from the grocery store and painfully rich. We ended up tossing it out and just using olive oil and grated parm, so not a total loss.I LOVE the idea of tortellini with Alfredo, YUM!
…Just not this Alfredo.
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April Chapman — August 21, 2021 @ 1:50 PM Reply
My goodness! What we have is the neat Alfredo sauce I’ve EVER tasted! Will make with chicken and broccoli next time. Not sure why people keep mentioning peas but maybe someday.
I saw a review with 1 star and the fact they were saying it was bland hopefully had a covid test because clearly the taste buds are being affected!
LJ — January 14, 2019 @ 3:38 PM Reply
Tasty and simple. I added a little more flour and switched out basil for the parsley, and it was really nice. First time I’ve made an alfredo sauce.
february — January 14, 2019 @ 3:00 AM Reply
Really great recipe. So easy to make. I accidentally used a 19oz bag of frozen tortellini after not reading the recipe and found that amount of pasta to be just perfect for us. Will be adding this to our regular rotation!
Bev — September 25, 2018 @ 2:35 PM Reply
Would it be ok with cauliflower instead of broccoĺi?
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Chungah @ Damn Delicious — September 25, 2018 @ 4:53 PM Reply
Bev, there is no broccoli in this recipe but either broccoli or cauliflower would be great additions!
Barbara — September 16, 2018 @ 2:59 PM Reply
This dish is easy to prepare and oh so delicious! The only thing I did different was add green peas. Had just the right amount of kick and a very rich and creamy meal in one.
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Jana @ Damn Delicious — September 16, 2018 @ 3:35 PM Reply
Thanks for sharing!
beth miner — March 13, 2018 @ 1:51 PM Reply
I just made this I used mozzarella for my Alfredo sauce and sprinkled the dish with crisp bacon bits and sautéed mushrroms. Omgosh superb!
Megan — February 18, 2018 @ 3:45 PM Reply
This is delicious! I added shrimp and baby spinach! Such an easy recipe, too.
Aimee — February 6, 2018 @ 9:08 AM Reply
This looks delicious! If I use a family size 20 oz package of tortellini, should I just double the remaining ingredients?
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Chungah — February 6, 2018 @ 10:12 AM Reply
Yes, that should work just fine.
Scott — January 13, 2018 @ 7:01 AM Reply
Has any one put this in a crock pot and for a side dish at a party? Any tricks?
Thanks in advance.
Ann — December 4, 2017 @ 2:56 PM Reply
You have cream cheese in the ingredient list but not in the directions.
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Chungah — December 4, 2017 @ 6:51 PM Reply
Please refer to step #4:
4. Stir in cheeses until melted, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in tortellini and gently toss to combine.
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Krista — September 29, 2021 @ 10:04 PM Reply
This recipe looks amazing.
What am I able to use instead of half and half?
Lorraine — November 21, 2017 @ 3:55 PM Reply
I made this for dinner tonight and it was fantastic! Nothing subtle about it. Damn delicious! I added peas. I boiled these with the tortellini. Bookmarked and pinned this treasure and will make it again.
LAura — October 19, 2017 @ 8:24 PM Reply
I’ve tried a few of your recipes and they have been very flavorful and deliscious, thanks you so much as I am not a great cook
Heather — February 21, 2017 @ 12:31 PM Reply
Looks good! Has anyone made it just using whole milk? My cream expired
Jenny — December 29, 2016 @ 5:40 PM Reply
This is simply amazing! My husband is out of town and despises dinner without meat, so I made this for my kids and I and we are all devouring it! I added peas because we all love them and I didn’t want to use another dish. 🙂 Thank you so much! It’s restaurant quality without leaving the house! 🙂
Anna — August 28, 2016 @ 2:45 PM Reply
I know nobody has commented on this for a while, but for future makers- I added peas and ham to mine and it give it a great taste.
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Chungah — August 28, 2016 @ 2:47 PM Reply
That sounds amazing! I’ll definitely have to try that next time.
Chris J — April 23, 2016 @ 8:58 PM Reply
Hmm. While I haven’t tried or tasted this, it seems to me that what you might be making here is..a big, cheesy dish. Is there any subtlety to be found? A cheeses Alfredo sauce over a cheese-filled tortellini?
I think that a simple butter sauce with sage or Rosemary with a bit of garlic would allow the tortellini to shine, rather than smothering it in more cheesiness.
Of course, I could be wrong.
Eden — March 19, 2016 @ 6:07 PM Reply
We just had this for dinner for the second time. Even my Super picky 9 year old loves this & eats every bite happily. 🙂
I am putting this on our bi-weekly meal plan. I swear every one of your recipes that I make end up being a family favorite.
Thank you so much for making such easy & ridiculously delicious recipes! 🙂
Cami — October 30, 2015 @ 7:27 PM Reply
I’ve made this twice so far, and I like it. It’s slightly not “salty” enough, so I added a few dashes of garlic salt. I generally like my Alfredo on the saltier/cheesier side. Haha. Thanks!
Sara — September 30, 2015 @ 7:30 PM Reply
This is so fantastic! Made it tonight and was really pleased. Actually had random tortellini on hand (went to the store for gnocchi, had to go with the tortellini instead), so this was perfect!
Kim — September 30, 2015 @ 2:54 PM Reply
This is the first time I have ever commented on a recipe… this sauce is the BOMB!!! Great taste, not too heavy and perfect for any kind of pasta really. Throw in some vegetables and it is an easy meal!
Thank you so much – this will be my go-to alfredo recipe from now on! YUM
Miz Ellie — September 27, 2015 @ 4:37 PM Reply
This recipe, which I haven’t made yet, will not freeze well because the dairy products will separate into curds and whey when frozen. Although, you could easily freeze or use frozen tortellini–put them in boiling water while still frozen. Start checking for doneness when the water gets real foamy…and may boil over.
Laurie — September 26, 2015 @ 4:46 AM Reply
I’ve made this recipe a few times now and it is idiot-proof and fantastic! I add chopped broccoli to the pasta and my family adores it. Thank you!
Nicole — August 21, 2015 @ 3:32 AM Reply
How much is a cup? US and imperial measures are different. What’s this in ml? You can easily treble your audience with this simple addition.
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Chungah — August 21, 2015 @ 8:23 PM Reply
Nicole, here is a great resource to convert recipes to metric measures. Hope that helps!
margaret shealy — August 19, 2015 @ 12:10 PM Reply
I really want to try your recipes,but every time I go to print,it comes up BLANK PAGEI do not know what else to do.
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Chungah — August 19, 2015 @ 12:24 PM Reply
Internet Explorer has recently made some updates that are causing print problems. I recommend using a different browser, such as Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. But if you can only use Internet Explore, you can highlight the recipe, left-click, and print from there. Easy peasy!
Lisa — May 27, 2015 @ 9:22 AM Reply
This was fantastic! Looking for suggestions on what to serve with this.
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Chungah — May 27, 2015 @ 9:25 AM Reply
Lisa, please feel free to browse through these side dishes for possible pairings. The garlic roasted carrots is a personal favorite!
Melissa — April 14, 2015 @ 1:00 PM Reply
making this tonight with garlic parm steamed broccoli and garlic knots. Can’t wait to try it! Sounds and looks amazing. I am doubling the recipe!
Rick — March 4, 2015 @ 11:49 AM Reply
This was so easy and awesomely fantastic. I have cooked this 3 times in the last month for the wife and me.
Christie — March 3, 2015 @ 2:52 PM Reply
Do you think this could work with any pasta? I have everything but tortellini!
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Chungah — March 3, 2015 @ 3:28 PM Reply
It should be fine with a different kind of pasta, but it’s really best with tortellini!
Kathleen R. — March 3, 2015 @ 5:59 AM Reply
I love alfredo, I can’t imagine how much better it is with tortellini!
Brenda — February 25, 2015 @ 2:12 PM Reply
Made this last night for dinner- So good and easy!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) — February 19, 2015 @ 3:24 PM Reply
mmmmmmmmmmm this pasta looks SO creamy and rich and deeelish
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brittano — February 21, 2017 @ 11:19 AM Reply
ohhhhh yeahhhhhhhhhh
lauriane — February 18, 2015 @ 12:35 PM Reply
Can you freeze this?
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Chungah — February 18, 2015 @ 2:05 PM Reply
Unfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried freezing this myself – there were no leftovers left to freeze! Please use your best judgment for freezing and reheating.
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat — February 17, 2015 @ 6:40 AM Reply
I am a major sucker for alfredo and cheesy sauce. I think it’s just part of my heritage. But I will be more than happy to gobble this down!
Millie l Add A Little — February 14, 2015 @ 11:47 PM Reply
This looks simply delicious!
Rochelle @ Oh So Sweet Baker — February 14, 2015 @ 3:02 PM Reply
Mmmm…. this looks so good and creamy. Can’t wait to make this for dinner!
Roy DePizzol — February 14, 2015 @ 12:27 PM Reply
Great recipes all the time.
Rina I Thee Cook — February 14, 2015 @ 10:33 AM Reply
I just love all of your pasta dishes! This looks divine.
Rie — February 14, 2015 @ 9:01 AM Reply
Can’t wait to try this quick and easy recipe. Looks fabulous, but then all your recipes do!
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Rie — March 15, 2015 @ 12:19 PM Reply
Second time we are having this since you posted. Delish!!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop — February 14, 2015 @ 6:04 AM Reply
This does look quick and easy….and delicious. That’s a win in my book!
Liz — February 14, 2015 @ 4:01 AM Reply
Thank you for the nice recipe Chungah. Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your family.
