Description
Marry Me Tortellini is a creamy, rich, and irresistible pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini in a garlic parmesan sun-dried tomato sauce. Comforting and perfect for an impressive yet easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Add cooked tortellini and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with basil and serve warm.
Notes
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein. Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce. Use extra Parmesan for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: marry me tortellini, creamy tortellini, sun dried tomato pasta, easy romantic dinner