Description
Creamy Tortellini with Spinach is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table. This quick and easy recipe features tender tortellini enveloped in a rich, velvety cream sauce, complemented by fresh spinach and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, each bite bursts with deliciousness, making it an instant favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente (about 3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently. Bring to a simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the creamy sauce. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg