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Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini
5 from 108 votes

Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini

Cooked three cheese tortellini is folded into a rich and creamy sauce made with butter, garlic, flour, milk, and cream, enhanced by diced tomatoes and fresh greens. The sauce, seasoned with basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and Parmesan, thickens gently to coat each pasta piece, creating a luscious texture and a harmonious blend of savory, herby, and slightly tangy flavors. This dish makes a comforting meal with its creamy consistency and fresh spinach adding brightness to the tender tortellini.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 (20 oz.) pkg three cheese tortellini refrigerated
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, cloves
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 1/4 cups milk (I used 2%, anything but skim works fine)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes undrained, petite
  • 1 1/2 cups (packed) spinach chopped, fresh
  • 3 Tbsp basil chopped, fresh
  • 2 tsp oregano or 1/2 tsp dry, fresh, chopped
  • salt freshly ground
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for serving, finely shredded
  • red pepper flakes for serving (optional

Instructions

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  1. Cook tortellini according to directions listed on package.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large and deep skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, flour and onion powder and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
  3. While whisking, slowly pour in milk and cream, then whisk until smooth.
  4. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins barely simmer and thicken, then add tomatoes, spinach, basil, oregano and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Reduce heat slightly and cook several minutes longer until sauce has thickened and cheese has melted. Remove from heat.
  6. Toss cooked and drained tortellini into sauce mixture, thin sauce with a little pasta water or milk as needed.
  7. Serve warm sprinkled with additional parmesan cheese and optional red pepper flakes.