This spinach tortellini recipe is an easy weeknight meal ready in 20 minutes. Fresh tortellini is served in a delicious creamy sauce made with tomatoes, cream, spinach and parmesan cheese.
Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions – fresh tortellini cooks much quicker than dried. Drain and set aside if it finishes cooking before sauce is done.
While the tortellini is cooking, melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and onion and cook until onion is soft, about 1-2 minutes.
Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
Add heavy cream and whisk to combine. Then cook until the mixture just barely begins to thicken.
Add tomatoes, spinach, Italian seasoning salt and pepper and parmesan cheese and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Drain the tortellini, add it to the pot, and stir until coated with sauce.
Serve immediately with a sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.
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Ingredient Substitutions
Fresh cheese tortellini. I usually choose fresh tortellini. If using dried, it will take longer to cook. You can substitute your favorite pasta of any variety if you don't prefer tortellini.
Salted butter. Unsalted butter works well too.
All-purpose flour. you can substitute a gluten-free all purpose flour blend if desired.
Onion. I suggest a sweet yellow onion or red onion.
Heavy cream. use half and half or whole milk in place of heavy cream, if desired.
Diced tomatoes. You can choose a plain variety, fire-roasted or one with Italian seasonings. You can even use fresh chopped tomatoes if you'd prefer.
Spinach. Use Frozen spinach can in place of fresh, just remember to chop it up into small pieces.
Italian seasoning. Substitute your favorite fresh Italian herbs if you'd like.
Parmesan cheese. I don't recommend substitution Parmesan cheese - use a high-quality variety for the best results.
Store/FreezeStore leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or in the freezer for 1 month. Reheat in the microwave or over low heat on the stovetop.