Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini
A deliciously creamy tortellini dish with fresh spinach and rich tomato sauce, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
- 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
- Tomato Sauce
- Heavy Cream
- Fresh Spinach
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Boil the Tortellini: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the fresh tortellini and cook according to package instructions (usually around 3-5 minutes).
- Sauté the Garlic: Heat up a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant—about 1 minute.
- Add Tomato Sauce and Cream: Pour in your favorite tomato sauce and let it warm through. Stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
- Stir in Fresh Spinach: Toss in the fresh spinach to the sauce and stir gently until the leaves begin to wilt.
- Combine Tortellini and Sauce: Drain the cooked tortellini and add it to the skillet. Toss gently to coat.
- Season to Perfection: Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the Parmesan: Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top and toss to combine.
Notes
You can customize this recipe by adding protein such as grilled chicken or shrimp, or by making it vegan with substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: tortellini, creamy pasta, spinach, tomato, vegetarian