Description
A heartwarming Spinach Tomato Tortellini dish, featuring cheesy tortellini in a luscious cream sauce with sautéed garlic, fresh spinach, and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lb ground meat (beef or turkey)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the ground meat to the skillet, cooking until browned. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften, releasing their sweet juices.
- Add the heavy cream and let it simmer for a few minutes, thickening beautifully.
- Stir in the cooked tortellini and fresh spinach until the spinach wilts, adding color and nutrition.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce transforms into a creamy delight.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
You can prepare the tortellini and sauce separately a day in advance for easy meal preparation. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg