Description
Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini is a quick and easy pasta dish that combines tender cheese-filled tortellini with a luscious sauce of fresh spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. The creamy pesto sauce envelops each bite, making it a comforting favorite that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp basil pesto
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Boil the Tortellini: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook until they float (about 3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Add Tomatoes: Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to burst (about 4 minutes).
- 4. Create the Cream Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and stir in basil pesto, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for about 3 minutes.
- 5. Combine Everything: Fold in cooked tortellini, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Cook until spinach wilts.
- 6. Serve: Plate the pasta dish and top with additional Parmesan if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg