Description
A quick, creamy pasta dish with tender cheese tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, chopped)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (a drizzle)
- Fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Prepare sun-dried tomatoes, mince garlic, and measure cream and Parmesan.
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until softened. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and gently simmer to thicken.
- Add cooked tortellini and grated Parmesan. Stir to coat pasta in sauce and heat through, about 1–2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Values are estimates. Sodium and calories can rise if your tortellini or sun-dried tomatoes are extra salty or oily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg