Name: Creamy lemon and basil tortellini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 625 gram packet veal tortellini; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 300 millilitre carton thickened cream; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind; 1/2 cup finely shredded fresh basil; 2 tablespoon drained capers; shredded lemon rind, to serve; salad, to serve

Creamy lemon and basil tortellini

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Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

10M

Total

20M

Ingredients

625 gram packet veal tortellini

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 garlic clove, crushed

300 millilitre carton thickened cream

2 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

1/2 cup finely shredded fresh basil

2 tablespoon drained capers

shredded lemon rind, to serve

salad, to serve

Method

1.In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook tortellini according to packet instructions. Drain and return to pan.

2.Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan on medium. Saute garlic for 30 seconds, until tender. Blend in cream, juice and rind.

3.Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly. Season to taste.

4.Toss sauce through pasta in saucepan with basil and capers, until well combined. Serve tortellini topped with extra lemon rind and salad.

Use any flavoured tortellini or ravioli you prefer. Add some finely sliced zucchini to the cream sauce, if desired.
Note

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