Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of One Pot Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini, a delightful dish that combines fresh cheese tortellini with a rich tomato cream sauce and vibrant spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, this one-pot meal is not just quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With just 30 minutes needed from start to finish, you can enjoy a satisfying and creamy pasta dish that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups fresh spinach (loosely packed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: Red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes and heavy cream to the pot, seasoning with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Bring to a simmer, then add the tortellini. Cook according to package instructions, about 5-7 minutes until tender. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and garnish with fresh basil if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg