Description
A simple and delicious one-pot recipe featuring creamy tortellini and nutritious greens, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add the tortellini and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until tortellini is cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese until the spinach wilts and cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One-Pot Creamy Tortellini, Easy Recipe, Vegetarian Dinner