Creamy Tortellini with Tomatoes
A comforting dish of creamy tortellini filled with fresh tomatoes and a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cheese tortellini (or your preferred type)
- Olive oil
- Shallots
- Garlic
- Fresh tomatoes
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes
- Spinach (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, letting its golden hue shimmer as it warms.
- Sauté shallots and garlic for about 3 minutes, keeping a watchful eye to ensure the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Add fresh tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 10 minutes until they soften, pressing down gently to release their juicy goodness.
- Stir in your favorite spices along with red pepper flakes and a dollop of tomato paste.
- Mix in the heavy cream and allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold in the cooked tortellini and chopped spinach.
- Generously sprinkle with Parmesan cheese just before serving.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg