Description
A rich and creamy tortellini alfredo with fresh spinach for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (20 oz) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, then stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Toss in cooked tortellini and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: tortellini, alfredo, spinach, pasta, creamy, quick meal