Description
A rich and comforting dish featuring tender cheese tortellini in a creamy garlic sauce with fresh spinach, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions until they are al dente, usually about 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Simmer cream and garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the heavy cream and minced garlic. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, allowing the garlic to infuse the cream and slightly thicken the sauce for about 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and pasta: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until it wilts into the sauce. Then, add the cooked tortellini, tossing gently to coat everything evenly with the creamy garlic sauce. Heat through for another 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- You can substitute fresh spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different taste.
- To make it lighter, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Garlic can be sautéed in a little olive oil before adding the cream for a deeper flavor.
