I’m nearing the end of my pregnancy and to say I’m exhausted by the end of the day barely describes how tired I feel! I’ve become the queen of quick and easy 30-minute meals–which will totally come in handy once this baby girl arrives! This Creamy Tomato Spinach Tortellini is so simple and easy to throw together. It’s similar to this Creamy Tomato Pasta dish that I also really love, but this one has a slightly different sauce, and uses tortellini. It’s the perfect meal to use up all of your fresh garden tomatoes (but you can substitute canned tomatoes for fresh, if you want!). Yummy cheese tortellini covered in a creamy homemade tomato sauce!
Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 (20 oz) pkg three cheese tortellini
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic , minced
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups fresh diced tomatoes*
- 1 cup reserved pasta water*
- 1 1/2 cups (packed) chopped fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded fresh parmesan , plus more for serving
- Red pepper flakes , for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Before draining the water that cooks the tortellini, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain tortellini and set aside.
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, add butter and cook until melted. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Whisk in flour and onion powder and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. While whisking, slowly pour in milk and cream, and whisk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to simmer. Add tomatoes, reserved pasta water, spinach, basil and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Taste at this point and add more seasonings if desired). Cook for a few more minutes, until spinach has wilted and sauce has thickened. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
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Remove from heat. Stir in cooked tortellini. Serve with extra parmesan sprinkled on top, and crushed red pepper, if desired.
Recipe Notes
*You could use 1 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes in place of the fresh tomatoes and reserved pasta water.Adapted from All Recipes
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Alli @ Cupcake Diaries says
Oh my. This looks perfect! We love pasta dishes. And tortellinis are pretty much my favorite. Yum! Pinned.
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
This looks so yummy Lauren! Pasta is my weakness! Pinned!
Becky @ Project Domestication says
I love filled pasta. This looks divine.
Cathy Perez says
I love tortellini this recipe looks simply and delicious, Pinned!
Jacqui says
This looks yummy.
Tiffany says
Laur, this was great! We made it for dinner tonight and loved it! Thanks for the recipe!
Lauren Allen says
You’re comment made my day 🙂 Glad you guys liked it!
Tiffany says
Found this on Pinterest while looking for something to do with the bag of tortellini in my freezer & this was AWESOME! Thanks! Will definitely be following (and trying) more of your recipes 🙂
Lauren Allen says
Thanks Tiffany! So glad you liked it!
Teresa says
This looks so scrumptious. I can’t wait to give it a try!
Memoria says
What a gorgeous dish! I’ll be trying it out very soon! Pinned!
Caitlin says
WOW !!! Thank you for the recipe! I added in gluten free chicken sausage and my husband and I loved it…. Plus my house smells awesome!
Lauren Allen says
Thanks Caitlin–I love your substitution! Sounds yummy!
kim says
This is A-mazing…my new go to pasta. Thanks Lauren!!!
Lauren Allen says
Thanks Kim! I’m glad you liked it!
Laurie says
This recipe looks great but can you tell me where I’d find the recipe? There is no link?
Lauren Allen says
Hi Laurie, I’m so sorry, my site is having technical problems with the recipe card when viewed on a desktop or tablet device. You will be able to see the recipe if you pull it up on your mobile phone. I’m trying to resolve the problem ASAP. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Leigh Shirt says
Hi Lauren,
This recipe is really great, fast flavorful, and from scratch! My husband and 19 year old son really enjoy it. “Sneaking” in veggies is a bonus. I’ve made it per recipe but used dried basil. Leftovers are yummy as well. Thank you for posting. I look forward to exploring your website for more inspiration.
Ashlee says
Made this for dinner and finally everyone was happy!! My super picky 1 year old ate two (baby-sized) helpings and even got caught licking her plate afterwards! haha! Thank you so much for an easy but delicious recipe. I will definitely be making this again…and again!
Lauren Allen says
That makes me so happy! Thanks for sharing!