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Creamy Tortellini With Spinach

Creamy Tortellini With Spinach
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Creamy Tortellini With Spinach is a quick and comforting pasta dish featuring soft cheese-filled tortellini tossed in a luscious creamy sauce with fresh spinach and garlic. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a perfect balance of rich flavors and vibrant nutrition, ideal for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • Fresh or frozen cheese tortellini – 12 oz (about 350g)

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • Fresh spinach – 4 cups (about 120g), loosely packed
  • Garlic – 2 cloves, finely chopped

Dairy & Sauce

  • Heavy cream – 1 cup (240 ml)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese – 1/2 cup (50g), plus extra for garnish

Fats & Seasoning

  • Olive oil or butter – 1 tablespoon
  • Salt – to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper – to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water for later use.
  2. Sauté Garlic and Spinach: In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the fresh spinach and sauté until wilted but still bright green.
  3. Create the Cream Sauce: Pour heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Let the sauce thicken slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  4. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked tortellini into the skillet with the creamy spinach sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time to loosen it.
  5. Final Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve sprinkled with extra Parmesan cheese and optionally fresh herbs like parsley or basil for a fresh, aromatic finish.

Notes

  • Use fresh spinach for best texture and vibrant color.
  • Reserve some pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency without diluting flavor.
  • Do not overcook the tortellini; slightly firm pasta holds up better in the sauce.
  • Grate Parmesan cheese fresh for optimum melting and flavor.
  • Simmer cream sauce gently on low heat to avoid curdling.

Nutrition

Keywords: tortellini, creamy spinach pasta, quick dinner, comfort food, vegetarian pasta

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