Description
Creamy Tortellini with Tomatoes is a delightful and comforting dish that brings together the rich flavors of creamy sauce and fresh tomatoes. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. In just under 30 minutes, you’ll create a vibrant meal featuring cheese-filled tortellini, garlic, shallots, and a luscious heavy cream sauce. It’s a wonderful one-pan dinner that caters to all tastes, making it an excellent choice for families or gatherings. Serve it with a fresh salad or crusty garlic bread for a complete and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Shallots
- Garlic
- Fresh or canned tomatoes
- Red pepper flakes
- Tomato paste
- Heavy cream
- Cheese tortellini (or preferred filling)
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallots and garlic for about 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and cook down for 10 minutes until softened, pressing gently to release juices.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and tomato paste, then add heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in cooked tortellini, chopped spinach, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, garnish with remaining cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg