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Spinach Tomato Tortellini

The most unbelievably creamy tortellini you will make in just 15 min. Doesn’t get easier or tastier than that!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces tortellini pasta
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups spinach roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream and flour; set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, spinach, basil, oregano, thyme and red pepper flakes, if using; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach begins to wilt, about 2 minutes.
  5. Gradually whisk in heavy cream mixture and Parmesan, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in tortellini and gently toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately.