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Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini
Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini pasta recipe is made in less than 30 minutes and perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The recipe includes cheese tortellini in a creamy homemade pink sauce with spinach, basil, and fresh parmesan cheese.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 511 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 20 ounces refrigerator cheese tortellini s
- 2 Tablespoons butter , salted or unsalted
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes*
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves , chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves , chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese , plus more for serving
- crushed red pepper flakes , for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, add butter and cook until melted. Whisk in flour. Add garlic and and onion powder and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Slowly pour in milk and cream, whisking as you pour and stirring until smooth.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to simmer.
- Add diced tomatoes, spinach, basil and oregano. Taste and season with salt and pepper or add more seasonings if desired.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cooked tortellini.
- Serve warm with extra parmesan sprinkled on top, and crushed red pepper, if desired.
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Notes
- Want to use fresh tomatoes, instead of canned? Substitute 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of hot water that you used to boil the tortellini.
Nutrition Information
Calories
511kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
704mg
(29%)
Potassium
361mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1490IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
9.2mg
(10%)
Calcium
347mg
(35%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 704mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1490IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 347mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.