Description
Indulge in this Creamy Tuscan Tortellini — cheese-filled tortellini enveloped in a luscious garlic-infused sun-dried tomato cream sauce with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes. This one-pan vegetarian dinner is packed with bold Italian flavors, perfect for quick weeknight meals or comforting family dinners.
Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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2 cups fresh spinach
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup vegetable broth
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1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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18 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 3–4 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften.
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Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
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Pour in heavy cream and vegetable broth. Add Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes.
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Add tortellini directly into the sauce and cook according to package directions (typically 3–5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
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Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
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For extra richness, substitute half of the cream with cream cheese.
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Add cooked chicken or Italian sausage for a non-vegetarian version.
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Use frozen tortellini if needed; just adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
