Description
A quick and delicious creamy tortellini dish featuring fresh spinach and a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 255 g fresh cheese tortellini
- 60 g fresh spinach
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 g unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cheese tortellini and cook per package directions until al dente, typically 3–5 minutes. Drain gently and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add spinach and stir continuously until just wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream while stirring. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Introduce the cooked tortellini to the skillet along with grated Parmesan cheese. Toss the pasta gently until thoroughly coated in the creamy sauce.
- Adjust with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating some crushed red pepper flake.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg