If you love rich comfort food with Italian flavors, this Creamy Parmesan Italian Hot Pot is a dish you need to try. It combines a silky parmesan cream broth with tender meatballs, cheese-filled tortellini, and fresh vegetables for a warm and satisfying meal. The broth is rich, savory, and packed with garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese, giving it a restaurant-style flavor that feels cozy and indulgent. This easy hot pot recipe is perfect for family dinners, cold evenings, or whenever you want a comforting bowl of creamy Italian goodness.
Creamy Parmesan Italian Hot Pot
This recipe (1X) yields 4 servings
- For the hot pot
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- 12 small Italian meatballs (beef or chicken)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp olive oil
- To finish
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
1. Sauté the garlic
In a medium hot pot or deep pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Build the broth
Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the Italian seasoning. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer so the flavors begin to blend.
3. Cook the meatballs
Add the meatballs to the pot and let them cook in the broth for about 5 minutes until heated through.
4. Create the creamy base
Lower the heat slightly and stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese. Stir gently until the cheese melts and the broth becomes smooth and creamy.
5. Add the tortellini
Add the cheese tortellini directly into the hot pot and cook for about 3–4 minutes until tender.
6. Add vegetables
Stir in the spinach and cherry tomatoes. Let them simmer for 1–2 minutes so they soften slightly while still keeping their fresh color.
7. Garnish and serve
Finish the dish with fresh basil, extra parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of black pepper. Serve immediately while hot.
This creamy Italian hot pot is rich, comforting, and packed with classic Italian flavors in every bite.
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