Description
Rich and creamy, this Marry Me Tortellini dish features cheese tortellini in a luscious sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, perfect for a romantic dinner.
Ingredients
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar or regular olive oil
4 cloves garlic finely minced
1.5 cups chicken broth low sodium
1.5 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or more
to taste
20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
plus more for serving
3 cups fresh spinach packed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter and the oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and spinach until the spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, feel free to add more red pepper flakes. This dish pairs well with a crisp salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/5 of recipe)
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Marry Me Tortellini, creamy tortellini, romantic dinner, cheese tortellini recipe