Description
A quick pasta dish featuring tortellini with spinach and a simple garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated spinach tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not brown the garlic.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until the cheese melts into the sauce.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the pasta with the sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Use vegetable broth instead of some cream for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: garlic, spinach, tortellini, pasta, cream sauce, quick dinner