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One Pot Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini

One Pot Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini: Easy Comfort Meal

Savor the comfort of One Pot Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini, a simple, flavor-packed dish perfect for any night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Tortellini Use fresh or frozen for quicker cooking
  • 4 cups Spinach Fresh spinach recommended; can substitute with kale
  • 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes Fire-roasted for extra smokiness
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Can use milk or plant-based alternative for lighter options
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced; increase for more robust flavor
  • 1 medium Onion Diced; shallots can be used for a more delicate taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated; nutritional yeast for vegan option
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Customizable with personal favorites
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to taste
  • to taste Black pepper Freshly ground; red pepper flakes for spiciness

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Deep Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add fresh spinach and allow to wilt for 2-3 minutes, then stir in canned diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until well combined.
  5. Add tortellini to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through. Adjust salt and black pepper as needed.
  6. Remove from heat and fold in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of pasta water.

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