Description
A cozy, saucy pasta dish that balances tangy tomato, rich cream, and bright spinach, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
- 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
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Rinse and chop the spinach. Prepare the cream and cheese.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, cooking for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in tomatoes and simmer on low for 15–20 minutes.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add cream, stirring until smooth. Mix in grated cheese until melted.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook tortellini in salted boiling water until al dente, then transfer to the sauce.
- Toss tortellini gently to coat and serve garnished with extra cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
Sauce can be made ahead and reheated; use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tortellini, creamy pasta, spinach, tomato, weeknight dinner, quick meals