Description
This creamy spinach tortellini is a quick and delicious pasta dish made with cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and a rich, garlicky cream sauce. It’s perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package directions; drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the thawed and drained spinach to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the heavy cream and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the cooked tortellini and Parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until everything is heated through and well coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- You can use fresh spinach instead of frozen; just sauté it until wilted.
- For extra flavor, add cooked chicken or mushrooms.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 513
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 654mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 109mg
