Description
Experience a delightful culinary journey with Marry Me Tortellini, a creamy pasta dish that combines cheese tortellini with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach in a rich garlic cream sauce. Perfect for romantic dinners or cozy weeknights, this recipe delivers vibrant flavors and comforting textures that are sure to impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine cooked tortellini with the sauce in the skillet, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 652
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 95mg