Description
Marry Me Tortellini is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines cheese tortellini with a rich sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce, perfect for a romantic dinner.
Ingredients
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar or regular olive oil
4 cloves garlic finely minced
1.5 cups chicken broth low sodium
1.5 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or more
to taste
20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
plus more for serving
3 cups fresh spinach packed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For extra heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes as desired. This dish pairs beautifully with garlic bread and a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/5 of recipe)
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Marry Me Tortellini, cheese tortellini, creamy pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, romantic dinner