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Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini

A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring tortellini, fresh spinach, and tomatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 ounces tortellini fresh or frozen
Vegetables
  • 2 cups fresh spinach washed and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

Cook the Tortellini
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.

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