Description
Indulge in this creamy tomato tortellini dish that’s quick to make and bursting with flavor. Cheese tortellini cooked in a rich tomato cream sauce with spinach and Parmesan creates a satisfying meal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
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Main Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Tortellini and Garnish:
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook garlic and onion until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Make Sauce: Add crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cream and Parmesan until creamy.
- Cook Tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and add to the sauce.
- Finish Dish: Stir in spinach (if using) until wilted. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- For more protein, add cooked chicken or Italian sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
