Creamy Spinach Tortellini Skillet
Tortellini skillet: Whip up this creamy, dreamy one-pan dinner in under 35 minutes! Cheesy tortellini, fresh spinach, and a luscious tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 19 oz frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and sauté it in olive oil over medium heat for about one minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook until hot.
- Cut cream cheese into chunks and add to the skillet, stirring until melted.
- Boil water for tortellini, add tortellini, and cook until they float, about three minutes.
- Chop spinach and add to the skillet, stirring until wilted.
- Add drained tortellini to the skillet and mix with the sauce.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and stir. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
- Use good quality cream cheese for the smoothest sauce.
- Don't overcook the tortellini; they should be al dente.
- Adjust the spice level by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the tomatoes.
- For a richer sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream with the cream cheese. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcook the tortellini; they should be al dente.
- Adjust the spice level by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the tomatoes.
- For a richer sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream with the cream cheese. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.