Description
Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini is a delightful pasta dish that combines fresh cheese tortellini with sautéed garlic, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and luscious cream. This comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. With its rich textures and bright colors, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends while satisfying your cravings for Italian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water according to package instructions (3-5 minutes). Drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened (around 2 minutes). Stir in spinach until just wilted (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and add grated Parmesan while stirring continuously. Let simmer until thickened slightly (about 3 minutes).
- Gently fold cooked tortellini into the creamy mixture until well-coated.
- Serve hot, topped with additional Parmesan and freshly cracked pepper if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 99mg