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Home » Pasta » Creamy Spinach and Tomato Tortellini

Creamy Spinach and Tomato Tortellini

May 13, 2016 by Judith Hannemann

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Tortellini with fire roasted tomatoes and spinach in a creamy sauce

This tortellini and veggie dinner goes together 1-2-3 and anyone who tastes it will declare it “the bomb.” 

If you want a quick and very tasty meal, look no further than this dish!

I have to admit I love my local store’s variety of fresh pasta. They have many varieties of fresh tortellini to choose from. I picked 4-cheese for this recipe, but it can be make with any other flavor and it’d still be fantastic–especially if you can get the Italian sausage variety.

Tortellini with fire roasted tomatoes and spinach in a creamy sauce

Made with cheese tortellini, the dish is vegetarian (but not vegan I am afraid), so this is something to keep in mind for Lent or if you are having company that includes folks who don’t eat meat. But this is so good, the meat eaters won’t be missing out on anything.

Another thing I really love is fire-roasted diced tomatoes. Anything that uses diced tomatoes will have a flavor lift if you substitute them. If you have regular diced or petit diced on hand, those can be easily substituted for the fire-roasted variety.

Because this dinner has ample quantities of both tomatoes and spinach, it’s a complete meal. Clean up is easy too because all you use is two pots–one to cook the pasta and the other to assemble and complete the cooking.

Tortellini with fire roasted tomatoes and spinach in a creamy sauce

This sauce is creamy, slightly cheesy and so delicious. This is also a kid pleaser.

How much better can you get than a meal that’s fit for company and pleases youngsters?

 

Tortellini with fire roasted tomatoes and spinach in a creamy sauce
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Creamy Spinach and Tomato Tortellini

This tortellini and veggie dinner goes together 1-2-3 and anyone who tastes it will declare it “the bomb.” 
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Everyday Meals, pasta, vegetarian dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: creamy spinach, tomatoes, tortellini
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 759kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg 16-20 oz fresh cheese tortellini
  • 14.5 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups chopped frozen spinach defrosted and drained (see NOTES)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil -OR- 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp flour

Instructions

  • Cook tortellini per package directions; drain and set aside (do not rinse)
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until it becomes fragrant and onion begins to get translucent.
  • Add undrained tomatoes, basil, spinach, salt and pepper.
  • Add the drained tortellini and stir to combine.
  • Mix the milk and cream; add the flour, blending so there are no lumps—I put this in a covered container and shake it.
  • Add the milk mixture and the cheese. Stir constantly until sauce begins to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

You can substitute fresh spinach for the frozen. Roughly chop it and use 2-3 cups

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 759kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1551mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10393IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 499mg | Iron: 6mg
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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Pasta, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: fire roasted tomatoes, pasta, spinach, tortellini

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  1. Liz says

    May 13, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    Sounds really good to this old kid. Thank you.

    • Judith Hanneman says

      May 13, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      LOL…me too!!! Have a great weekend!

  2. Callen says

    May 15, 2016 at 10:38 am

    We made this last night. Superb! We loved it! The only change was to add a bit of cayenne.

    • Judith Hanneman says

      May 15, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      Sounds great! Glad you liked it!

  3. Angela says

    May 15, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    We love Tortellini, so I plan to make it this coming Wednesday – which is ‘pasta night’ here. I’d also like to mention that we enjoyed your recipe for “Gnocchi w/Spinach & Turkey Sausage”. I didn’t have any Gnocchi at the time, so I used Cheese Tortellini, instead. Our dinner turned out INCREDIBLY delicious, and I’ve since served it to company (with a Tossed Italian Salad, Garlic Bread, and Pinot Grizio). They loved it! I’ll definitely serve it again….w/Gnocchi, or sometimes with Tortellini. Either way, it’s a magnificent dish!

    • Judith Hanneman says

      May 15, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      I love it too! Especially now I can get the “fresh” kind. My store has so many varieties so it’s hard to choose!!

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