Description
A delightful pasta dish blending creamy sauce with tender tortellini, perfect for date nights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it’s melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the fresh spinach and the cooked tortellini to the skillet, tossing to coat everything evenly in the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you desire a bit of heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving to add a pop of color.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with vegetable broth and reduce the cheese slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg