Red Sauce Tortellini
Our easy Creamy Tomato Tortellini with spinach is a one-pan pasta recipe that comes together in less than 30 minutes using cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and a simple homemade pink sauce made with tomatoes, cream, and parmesan.
Servings: 6
Calories: 468kcal
Cost: 9
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini (the refrigerated kind)
- 2 Tablespoons butter , salted or unsalted
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes*
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves , chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves , chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese , plus more for serving
- crushed red pepper flakes , for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.20 ounces cheese tortellini
- Sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, add butter and cook until melted. Whisk in flour. Add garlic and and onion powder and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Slowly pour in milk and cream, whisking as you pour and stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to simmer.2 Tablespoons butter, 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Add diced tomatoes, spinach, basil and oregano. Taste and season with salt and pepper or add more seasonings if desired. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.15 oz can petite diced tomatoes*, 1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat. Stir in cooked tortellini. Serve warm with extra parmesan sprinkled on top, and crushed red pepper, if desired.
Notes
Fresh Tomatoes Instead of Canned: Substitute 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of hot water that you used to boil the tortellini.
Nutrition
Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1270IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 346mg | Iron: 4mg
