I still haven’t taken the plunge and tried making my own pasta from scratch yet. It’s on my to-do list but I’m a bit intimidated, especially because I don’t have a pasta roller. So, for now, I occasionally indulge in one of my favorite guilty pleasures – store bought tortellini and ravioli. They have so many wonderful varieties available but my favorite is probably just a basic cheese filling. Recently, I watched an episode of Everyday Italian on which Giada made a balsamic brown butter for store bought ravioli and I knew I’d try it and boy am I glad I did! The combination of the butter and the balsamic vinegar is amazing! I skipped the walnuts this time, and I think the sauce is perfect without them, but I might give them a shot when I make this again. This would make a perfect weeknight meal as the tortellini (or ravioli) cooks in just a few minutes and while it’s cooking you can throw the sauce together in no time.
Tortellini with Balsamic Brown Butter
18 to 20 ounces store-bought tortellini (or ravioli)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the tortellini and cook according to the instructions on the package (until tender but still firm to the bit), stirring occasionally. Drain the tortellini.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan cook the butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally. When the foam subsides, and the butter begins to turn a golden brown, about 3 minutes, turn off the heat. Let cool for about 1 minute. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Transfer the ravioli to the saucepan with the balsamic brown butter. Sprinkle walnuts and Parmesan over the top before serving.
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I love tortellini, I love balsamic vinegar. these must be so yummy 🙂
I need to make this for my hubs. He loves tortellini!
Wow – that looks fantastic! I will save this recipe and give it a try!
This looks fabulous. I am trying this one for sure. Sounds simply delicious!
I am going to make this since you say it so good and I will make it with the nuts too. Just need some company to try this out on.
Joyce
Looks yummy! I made this recipe immediately after seeing it on Everyday Italian too! The first time I made it with the walnuts, but haven’t in subsequent makings; I don’t think they really add much. I have never made homemade past either, sounds like quite a project, but probably well worth it.
What a simple supper for anytime. I know I would love this. It’s funny, just this afternoon I was thinking about how I would like to try my hand at pasta making, too. I would love to do it while the boys were out, in peace and quiet, so I could concentrate!
I LOVE browned butter and the way to comes together with the balsamoc and tortellini is genius! YUM!
This sounds sssooo delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe! 🙂
Ciao ! I’ve never tried this sauce it mast be great !
This could quickly become my new favourite food 🙂
The tortellini look so delicious. I mean brown butter+balsamic, YUM!
hmm… butter and tortellini? i’d have to take off my skeptical hat and try this one day.
i do love tortellini though!
I’ve made this quite a few times but used ravioli instead of tortellini – I’ll have to try it this way.
I’ve madet his many times before but with ravioli instead of tortellini – will have to give the tortellini a try next time.
I’ve made Giada’s recipe before and this definitely is something everyone should try! The balsamic brown butter is a delicious accompanyment to the tortellini or any pasta for that matter! And I didn’t skimp out on the nuts, they give a nice texture!!
Store-bought tortellini is my SAVIOR. I have it all the time. I love balsamic vinegar and with this sauce being so easy I will probably make it sometime this week.