Creamy Tomato Tortellini

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
• 3 garlic (cloves, minced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• 2 cup fresh spinach (packed)
• 0.25 cup parmesan cheese (grated, for serving)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant and the tomatoes begin to soften.

3. 3

   Stir in the Italian seasoning and tomato paste, cooking for another minute to develop the flavor of the paste.

4. 4

   Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine with the tomato mixture, creating a smooth sauce.

5. 5

   Add the cheese tortellini to the skillet. If using fresh tortellini, they can cook directly in the sauce; if using dried, ensure they are pre-boiled according to package directions before adding.

6. 6

   Add the fresh spinach to the pan and stir until the leaves are wilted and the tortellini is heated through.

7. 7

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

The video shows a quick assembly method where ingredients are added sequentially to a single pan. Adjust the amount of heavy cream depending on how saucy you prefer your pasta.

Nutrition per serving

• dinner
• easy
• pasta
• vegetarian
• tortellini
• quick-meals
• comfort-food