Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini
A creamy and savory tortellini dish bursting with fresh flavors of spinach and tangy tomatoes, perfect for dinner parties or cozy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Tortellini (cheese-filled recommended)
- Tomato Sauce (canned or homemade)
- Heavy Cream
- Fresh Spinach
- Garlic (minced)
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Boil salted water and cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente, about 3-5 minutes. Drain, reserving some cooking water.
- Sauté the Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Spinach: Toss in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes; if using frozen, ensure it’s thawed and broken apart.
- Pour in Tomato Sauce and Cream: Add tomato sauce, stir for a minute, then add heavy cream. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine: Mix in the cooked tortellini, season with salt and pepper, and stir until well coated in sauce.
- Cheese Time: Stir in freshly grated parmesan until melted and creamy.
Notes
Serve topped with extra parmesan and black pepper, and enjoy with garlic bread and a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: creamy tortellini, spinach tomato pasta, vegetarian pasta dish