Description
A comforting dish featuring fresh cheese tortellini and leafy spinach in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 255 g fresh cheese tortellini
- 60 g fresh spinach
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 g unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the fresh cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically 3 to 5 minutes.
- Drain gently and set aside.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach and stir continuously until just wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream while stirring.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet along with the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Toss gently until the pasta is thoroughly coated in the creamy sauce.
- Adjust with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and avoid overcooking the pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg