Description
A vibrant, creamy dish that harmonizes fresh spinach, tender tortellini, and juicy cherry tomatoes in a luscious cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh tortellini
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in the same pot. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and tomato sauce, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the fresh spinach and cooked tortellini, stirring to coat everything in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and don’t overcook the spinach to maintain its vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg