Description
Marry Me Tortellini is a creamy, comforting pasta dish with cheese-filled tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a luscious garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a romantic dinner or anytime you want a cozy, impressive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, stirring until sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Toss in cooked tortellini and coat with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra richness, add a tablespoon of butter to the sauce. You can also substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Marry Me Tortellini, creamy pasta, garlic cream sauce, sun-dried tomato pasta