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creamy tortellini with spinach and tomatoes in two white bowls with silver forks on the side
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Creamy Tortellini with Spinach & Tomatoes

Creamy tortellini with spinach and tomatoes is a saucy pasta dinner the whole family happily agrees on! A delicious garlic cream smothers cheese tortellini dotted with tomatoes and spinach for a quick and easy dinner that’s picky eater approved!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 359kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cheese tortellini
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon onion flakes
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Begin by boiling your tortellini noodles until they are al dente (aka ready). Follow the directions on the package for boiling time.
  • While the tortellini is boiling, roughly chop the spinach.
  • Heat a large skillet using medium heat and put the two minced garlic into it. Saute it briefly until fragrant, about thirty seconds or so.
  • Add into the skillet the petite diced tomatoes (undrained), spinach, salt, pepper, dried basil, and onion flakes.
  • Cook and stir over medium high heat until the mixture begins to bubble.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour and half-and-half. Whisk until fairly smooth.
  • Add the creamy mixture into the the skillet along with the Parmesan cheese.
  • Heat through and reduce the heat to medium low and continue to stir and cook until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the drained tortellini and mix together gently.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You could cut up a chicken breast and sauté it in garlic butter and toss it with the tortellini for an extra hearty meal.
  • There's no such thing as too much cheese! Feel free to top with extra.
  • Want to add more veggies to this? Sliced mushrooms work so well in this dish!

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 9.3mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 3.2mg