Marry Me Tortellini
This Marry Me Tortellini recipe combines creamy sauce, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach for a delightful meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes julienned, packed in oil, drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked, plus more to taste
- 1 package (20-ounce) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated, plus more for serving
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional for garnish
- fresh chopped parsley or basil optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
- Stir in the flour and Italian seasoning and cook for about 1 minute, until the flour is fully incorporated.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine, then bring everything to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
- Add the tortellini and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook for another 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Add the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, and extra Parmesan if you like. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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