Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12 Servings
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Calories
212 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini Recipe
Description
The Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini recipe starts by browning ground beef with diced onions and garlic to build a flavorful base. Adding tomato sauce creates a rich, tangy layer, which softens the aromatics and meat. Whipping cream is stirred in to smooth and enrich the sauce’s texture. Cooked tortellini pasta melds with the sauce, soaking up its flavors. Seasonings like garlic parsley salt and dried parsley deepen the dish’s herbal notes.
Fresh spinach is folded in last to retain some texture and color, while Parmesan adds a subtle salty, nutty finish. The dish is served immediately to preserve the creaminess and the pasta’s tender texture. It is a complete meal blending meat, vegetables, cheese, and pasta in one skillet.
This recipe is suitable for a filling weeknight dinner and pairs well with a light green salad or crusty bread. It delivers balanced flavors with the familiar taste of tomato-meat sauce enhanced by cream and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2 garlic diced, cloves
- 16 oz pasta sauce
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 lbs tortellini packaged
- 1 tbsp garlic parsley salt
- 1 tbsp parsley dried
- 2 cups spinach chopped
- 1 cup parmesan
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients for the recipe and chop all the veggies.
- Preheat a deep skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Brown the beef, breaking it apart as you go. Add in the chopped onions and garlic and cook until they soften.
- Add the pasta sauce to the meat mixture. As soon as it simmers, pour in the whipping cream and stir until it's evenly distributed.
- Add in the tortellini and bring the mixture to a simmer. Season it with garlic parsley salt and dried parsley.
- Add in the spinach and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well-combined.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 951mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 993IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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