One Pot Creamy Tomato Spinach Tortellini
Experience a luxurious, restaurant-quality meal prepared entirely in one skillet. This indulgent dinner combines pillowy cheese-filled tortellini with a vibrant, herbaceous tomato cream sauce and tender fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish highlights the efficiency of one-pot cooking, where the pasta releases its starch directly into the sauce to create a velvety, professional texture that satisfies every palate.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
16 oz Cheese Tortellini
1 cup Heavy Cream
2 cups Tomato Sauce (Marinara)
3 cups Fresh Spinach, roughly chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 cup Vegetable Broth
0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
Add the marinara sauce and vegetable broth to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the cheese tortellini, spreading them evenly in the pan.
Cover with a lid and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach, cooking just until the leaves have wilted.
Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Use coconut milk as a direct substitute for heavy cream for a dairy-free option. Ensure you use low-sodium vegetable broth to control the final salt content of the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg