Description
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and cherry tomatoes in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lb ground meat (beef or turkey)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground meat to the skillet, cooking until browned. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Add heavy cream and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in the cooked tortellini and fresh spinach until the spinach wilts.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Make ahead by preparing tortellini and sauce in advance; store leftovers for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg