Cajun Garlic Butter Tortellini
Cajun Garlic Butter Tortellini is a supremely comforting dinner that’s easy to make in under 30 minutes! Cheese tortellini gets tossed in a buttery garlic sauce with smoky cajun spices, a little lemon, and plenty of parmesan.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Cheese Tortellini
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 6 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon No Salt Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water and lemon juice, and toss to coat.
- Stir in the lemon juice and parmesan, then toss until the sauce is smooth and coats the pasta.
- Remove from heat and adjust seasoning if needed.