⏱ 25 min total

Creamy Cheese Tortellini with Asparagus

Name: Creamy Cheese Tortellini with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ lb Asparagus; 1 cup Chicken broth; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¾ tsp Thyme; ½ tsp Lemon zest; ¼ dash Black pepper; ½ cup Cheese tortellini; ½ tsp Cornstarch; 1 ½ fl oz Heavy whipping cream; ⅛ cup Parmesan cheese

Per 1 serving · 466 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

410

21%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
18g
17% of calories
Carbs
34g
33% of calories
Fat
23g
50% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Creamy Cheese Tortellini with Asparagus (466 g) has 410 calories, with 18 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (50% of calories). It is high in protein (36% DV), Vitamin A (30% DV) and Vitamin K (41% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 42%, 70% and 30% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

88cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.4g

Net carbs

31g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.5g

4.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein36%
Vitamin A30%
Vitamin K41%
Thiamine27%
Riboflavin (B2)36%
Niacin27%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber13%
Vitamin C10%
Vitamin E13%
Vitamin B1219%
Pantothenic acid10%
Potassium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium42%
Saturated fat70%
Cholesterol30%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min

1
Trim woody ends from the asparagus, then slice the stalks thinly on a diagonal.
2
In a large skillet, bring the chicken broth to a lively simmer with the garlic, thyme, lemon zest, and a pinch of black pepper. Cook until the liquid is reduced by about half, 6–10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
4
Stir the cornstarch into the cream until smooth, then whisk this mixture into the reduced broth. Return to a gentle simmer and cook, whisking, for about 1 minute to slightly thicken.
5
Add the sliced asparagus and simmer until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
6
Stir in the Parmesan until melted, then add the drained tortellini and toss gently to coat and warm through. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (466 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	272 μg	30%
Vitamin C	9 mg	10%
Vitamin D	0.4 μg	2%
Vitamin E	2 mg	13%
Vitamin K	50 μg	41%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	27%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg	36%
Niacin	4 mg	27%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	7%
Folate (B9)	109 μg	27%
Vitamin B12	0.5 μg	19%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	10%
Choline	38 mg	7%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	288 mg	29%
Iron	4 mg	51%
Potassium	536 mg	11%
Magnesium	39 mg	9%
Phosphorus	321 mg	46%
Zinc	2 mg	16%
Copper	0.4 mg	41%
Manganese	0.4 mg	16%
Selenium	18 μg	33%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	10 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	571 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.4 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	7 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.4 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	223 μg	—
Serine	0.4 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.3 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.3 g	—
Valine	0.5 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.4 μg	—

Burning 410 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

78min
Walking (3.5 mph)
49min
Cycling (moderate)
34min
Running (6 mph)
58min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Creamy Cheese Tortellini with Asparagus?

One serving of Creamy Cheese Tortellini with Asparagus (1 serving) has 410 calories, which works out to 88 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Creamy Cheese Tortellini with Asparagus high in protein?

It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (36% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Creamy Cheese Tortellini with Asparagus keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 31 g of net carbs and 33% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Creamy Cheese Tortellini with Asparagus?

963 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Creamy Cheese Tortellini with Asparagus?

4.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (466 g)

Calories410

% Daily Value*

Total fat 23g	30%
Saturated fat 14g	70%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 91mg	30%
Sodium 963mg	42%
Total carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary fiber 3.5g	13%
Total sugars 4.5g
Protein 18g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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