Description
This creamy spinach tomato tortellini recipe is a quick, comforting Italian dish perfect for busy weeknights. Combining fresh tortellini, a rich tomato cream sauce, and vibrant spinach, this meal is as satisfying as it is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini (made with microbial rennet)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed or diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream or cream cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach (loosely packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated microbial-rennet Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics: Heat a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant and translucent.
- Create the Sauce: Stir in crushed or diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Add heavy cream or cream cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Cook the Tortellini: Add the fresh tortellini directly into the sauce, along with a splash of water or vegetable broth. Simmer until the tortellini is cooked through and tender (typically 3-5 minutes).
- Add the Spinach: Stir in fresh spinach and let it wilt into the sauce. This should only take 1-2 minutes.
- Season to Taste: Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes for a hint of spice. Stir to combine.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate the tortellini and top with grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese. Add fresh basil for an extra pop of flavor.
Notes
For added protein, mix in grilled chicken, shrimp, or turkey sausage. For alternative greens, use kale or arugula.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini, one-pot pasta, Italian dinner