Description
Savor the flavors of One Pan Tuscan Tortellini, a creamy and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This delightful recipe features cheese-filled tortellini, tender spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes all enveloped in a rich cream sauce. With just one skillet needed for preparation, this meal offers minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction. In only 25 minutes, you can have a hearty dinner that brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your table. Customize it with your favorite spices and enjoy a deliciously easy dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach and Italian seasoning; cook until the spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream, bringing it to a simmer before stirring in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired, serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg