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Lemon and Herb Tortellini ~ Easy pasta dinner made with dairy-free tortellini, zesty lemon, and garden fresh herbs! Ready to serve in 20 minutes!

Lemon and Herb Tortellini Recipe

Easy pasta dinner made with cheese tortellini, zesty lemon, and garden fresh herbs.
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, dairy free, pasta, quick and easy, tortellini, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 518kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 2 9-ounce package cheese tortellini
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons chives chopped
  • 1 teaspoon parsley chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese divided

Instructions

  • Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside. Return the cooking pot to the stove and set the heat to medium-high.
  • Add the butter and olive oil. When the butter is melted, add the garlic and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds then remove from heat.
  • Add the cooked tortellini to the butter mixture and toss to coat.
  • Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, chives, parsley, dill, and half of the parmesan cheese, then toss again.
  • Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 476IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 3mg
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