Description
Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini is a delightful dish that brings comfort to your table with its rich, velvety sauce and soft cheese tortellini. The combination of fresh sautéed spinach and sweet cherry tomatoes creates a vibrant and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick recipe delivers deliciousness with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot; add tortellini and cook according to package instructions (3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add spinach and cherry tomatoes to the skillet; cook until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and stir; add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently fold in cooked tortellini until coated in sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cherry tomatoes or Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute kale for spinach or add grilled chicken for extra protein. For a spicy kick, consider adding red pepper flakes.