Description
Creamy Spinach Tortellini is a comforting dish that combines tender pasta pillows filled with cheese and spinach, all enveloped in a rich cream sauce. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or when entertaining guests, as it’s both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying. With vibrant colors and bold flavors, this tortellini will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach to the skillet, cooking until wilted (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked tortellini and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well coated. Add reserved pasta water if necessary for creaminess.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg