Description
Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini is a delightful pasta dish that brings together tender cheese tortellini, a rich cream sauce, and vibrant vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe transforms any weeknight dinner into a special occasion, perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor from fresh spinach and juicy tomatoes, making it an instant family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ? cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and saut? the minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted (approximately 2 minutes).
- Pour in the heavy cream and add grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well and let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently fold in the cooked tortellini, ensuring it is well-coated with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg