Tortellini with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce and Spinach
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Tortellini with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and spinach is a weeknight meal or a meal to impress guests! You’ll love the flavor the sun-dried tomatoes add to the sauce!
So, back to school has been fun. First my little man had a cold for a week. Then N, E, and I all got the stomach flu. I think it’s making me go a little crazy. Between the lack of sleep and all the grossness, I’m really ready for a little normality. Whatever that is.
In the meantime, easy meals are a must. If we’re eating.
About this Tortellini with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
This little pasta number is ready in 25 minutes and is a quick and easy vegetarian meal. Ben likes to grill some chicken to go with this but it’s totally not necessary – it’s a totally satisfying meal without any meat.
It’s super simple to make – while the tortellini boils, you make the sauce. All you need to do is sauté the onions, add the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, and cook until the spinach is wilted. It only takes a couple minutes. Then you add the rest of the sauce ingredients and just let it cook while your tortellini finishes. Mix it all together and serve with a side salad or grilled chicken. Or both. Or steak! Steak would be yummy, too.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups dried cheese tortellini
- 1 jar (7 ounces) sun dried tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon oil reserved from sun dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 5 ounces baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. (Don’t drain without reserving some of the cooking water!)
- In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil from jar of sundried tomatoes (I have a nonstick skillet – if you feel like you need to add more oil, feel free). Heat over medium heat. When hot, add onions and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute or until fragrant.
- Add sun dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted.
- Add cream and heat until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cooked tortellini. If desired, add pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
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Husband’s take: One of his favorite dishes is fettuccine Alfredo, and while this recipe is quite different, the creamy sauce is reminiscent of Alfredo. He loves it!
Changes I would make: None!
Difficulty: Easy.
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Joyce Giangrasso says
We just got some of this at Adam’s Fair Acre Farms by us.It is delicious. I looked up recipe.I am sure to make this .My husband enjoyed it also.
Rachel Gurk says
Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Diana says
I just made this and it was so easy, so so delicious! I didn’t make any changes, it was just perfect the way it was! I split it with my neighbor who is down with a broken foot. I will say, if you are feeding more than 2 people with decent appetites, and this is all you are serving, you may want to double the recipe. Winner winner! :)
Rachel Gurk says
So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, it means a lot to me!
Jennifer says
Looks delicious. Can’t wait to try
Marla Meridith says
LOVE this family friendly recipe :)
Liz says
Ugh, sorry the plague has hit your crew. But thank goodness for delicious, easy meals. Both the pasta and your amazing cream sauce sound perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Tasha @thatssoyummy says
I hate being sick, hope everyone feels better. This has my name all over it
Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny says
Eeek everyone in our house seems to be getting sick too, it’s that time of year I suppose :( Hope you all feel better! This tortellini looks absolutely amazing and is sure making me hungry for lunch!! Definitely pinning this to make soon :)
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Sorry to hear that you all got sick, our house got hit with the flu bug too after my little man started school. Hope you all feel better soon! Easy and comforting meals like this are perfect! Love the sun-dried tomatoes!
Patty K says
I’m such a fan of easy pasta dishes on busy week nights. Hope everyone is fully recovered!
Sues says
Such beautiful colors and it looks super delicious!! Hope your fam is all feeling better :)
Dayna @ Tabs and Tidbits says
I am definitely making this soon! I love the flavor from sundried tomatoes. Not to mention heavy cream!
Alida says
With kids underfoot whenever I am in the kitchen, 25 minutes to make a dish so tasty like this is perfect. Plus it is definitely something the whole family will love. Yum!
denise says
I make a variation which has bacon–you’re looks wonderful!
Leslie says
Heavy cream makes EVERYTHING better!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
Oh my goodness, I am sorry to hear that everyone was sick, that must have not been the highlight of back to school!
BUT, good thing you had this tortellini to get your through. I seriously love ALL things sun-dried tomato, so I need it! Pinned!