Ingredients
- 350 g fresh tortellini (any filling of your choice)
- 250 g heavy cream
- 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 150 g fresh spinach
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook the Tortellini:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions or until they float to the surface (usually 2-5 minutes for fresh tortellini or 7-10 minutes for frozen).
- Drain the tortellini and set them aside.
Prepare the Creamy Sauce:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened slightly. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Add Spinach:
- Add the fresh spinach to the creamy sauce and stir gently.
- Allow the spinach to wilt into the sauce, which should only take a couple of minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine with Tortellini:
- Add the cooked tortellini to the creamy spinach sauce.
- Gently toss the tortellini in the sauce until they are well coated.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat the tortellini through.
Serve:
- Transfer the creamy tortellini to serving plates.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!This creamy tortellini recipe serves approximately 2-3 people, so you can adjust the quantities as needed to suit your serving size. Enjoy your delicious and creamy tortellini!
Nutrition Facts
Creamy tortellini
Amount per Serving
Calories
658
% Daily Value*
Fat
44
g
68
%
Saturated Fat
23
g
144
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
133
mg
44
%
Sodium
887
mg
39
%
Potassium
322
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
45
g
15
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
4740
IU
95
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
427
mg
43
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.