Spinach Tomato Tortellini
A creamy and delicious Spinach Tomato Tortellini recipe with cheese tortellini, perfect for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- large pot
- large saucepan
- medium bowl
Ingredients
Tortellini and Sauce
- 16 ounce cheese tortellini
- 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 0.75 cup milk
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Add tortellini and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, spinach, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture begins to bubble.
- Whisk milk, cream, and flour together in a medium bowl. Add to the saucepan along with Parmesan; stir together. Cook until sauce is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thick, about 2 minutes.
- Drain tortellini, but do not rinse. Gently add to the saucepan and stir to coat with sauce.
Notes
This dish is a family favorite and perfect for gatherings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 498mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 2mg
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