Description
Creamy Tortellini with Tomatoes is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the richness of creamy sauce with fresh tomatoes for a satisfying meal. This one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when hosting friends, delivering deliciousness with minimal cleanup. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up this delightful dish featuring tender tortellini enveloped in a velvety sauce, garnished with vibrant herbs. Whether you’re feeding the family or impressing guests, this creamy pasta is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
- Cheese tortellini
- Olive oil
- Shallots
- Garlic
- Fresh tomatoes
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Spinach
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes and cook down for 10 minutes, pressing gently to release juices.
- Mix in spices, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and heavy cream; simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in cooked tortellini and spinach, adding half of the Parmesan cheese. Cook until the spinach wilts.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg