Description
Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender cheese tortellini with a rich spinach and tomato sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can create this flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The vibrant colors and creamy textures will impress your family and friends. Enjoy each bite of this delightful pasta dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add baby spinach to the skillet, stirring until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in canned diced tomatoes along with their juices; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat, pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously, mixing in reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Gently fold in cooked tortellini, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg