Description
Creamy Tortellini with Spinach is a delightful pasta dish that combines tender tortellini with a rich and creamy sauce, enhanced by the freshness of spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Tortellini, Spinach, Pasta, Italian, Vegetarian