Description
Creamy Tortellini with Spinach is a delightful pasta dish that combines tender cheese tortellini with a luscious, velvety cream sauce and fresh spinach. This comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, delivering rich flavors and vibrant colors that will impress your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a satisfying dish that warms the heart and pleases the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 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 boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and saut? minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly until it gently simmers and thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Add baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in cooked tortellini and grated Parmesan cheese until evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg