Description
Creamy Tortellini with Tomatoes is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any weeknight dinner. This dish combines tender cheese tortellini with a rich and creamy sauce made from fresh cherry tomatoes, aromatic shallots, and garlic. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delightful meal that is not only satisfying but also visually appealing, making it ideal for both family dinners and entertaining guests. The best part? It’s a one-pan wonder, ensuring minimal cleanup after an enjoyable meal. Serve it up with fresh herbs or alongside garlic bread for a complete experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped shallots and minced garlic for 3 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and heavy cream; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in cooked tortellini and spinach; stir until combined and top with additional Parmesan.
- Taste and adjust seasoning; garnish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg