Description
A creamy, comforting dish featuring tortellini, heavy cream, and Parmesan, perfect for busy weeknights or romantic dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or butter for cooking
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil or a pat of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the tortellini to the pot and cover with water or broth. Cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until a silky sauce forms.
- Toss in the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Serve warm and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For added protein, consider grilled chicken or shrimp. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg