Description
Creamy Tortellini with Tomatoes is a comforting and quick dish that transforms simple ingredients into a velvety, flavorful meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 medium Onion, finely chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 cup Vegetable or Chicken Broth
1/2 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
1 (20-ounce) package Fresh or Frozen Cheese Tortellini
1 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, plus more for serving
2 cups Fresh Spinach (or 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 more minute
- Add the undrained diced tomatoes, broth, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Simmer for 5-7 minutes to meld the flavors
- Add the tortellini to the skillet, stirring gently. Cook for 5-7 minutes or according to package directions until al dente
- Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy
- Add the fresh spinach and stir until just wilted
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve immediately with additional Parmesan if desired
Notes
Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg