Description
Creamy Tortellini with Tomatoes is the ultimate comfort food that brings rich flavors and creamy goodness to your dining table. This delightful dish combines tender cheese tortellini with juicy cherry tomatoes, all enveloped in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-pan recipe is not only quick to prepare (ready in just 30 minutes) but also a crowd-pleaser that can easily be customized with your favorite ingredients. Serve it alongside garlic bread or a fresh salad for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes; cook until softened, around 10 minutes.
- Stir in basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and heavy cream; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in cooked tortellini and chopped spinach along with Parmesan cheese; adjust salt to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg