Description
Indulge in Garlic Spinach Tortellini, a delightful pasta dish that harmonizes creamy cheese-filled tortellini with a savory garlic spinach sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at a dinner party. With vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s sure to please any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by gathering everything on your counter.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package instructions until they float.
- While the tortellini cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Drain the tortellini and add it to the skillet with the garlic and spinach mixture. Toss gently to combine.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and let it melt slightly.
- Serve hot, garnishing with extra Parmesan or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg