Balsamic Tortellini
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Balsamic Tortellini recipe! Packed with tender cheese-filled tortellini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and nutrient-rich baby spinach, this dish is all about bold Mediterranean flavors. A drizzle of tangy balsamic vinegar and a touch of garlic-infused olive oil add depth, while freshly grated Parmesan and fragrant basil bring the finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick, satisfying meal perfect for busy evenings. Serve this irresistible pasta dish warm for a comforting, vegetarian-friendly dinner that’s bursting with freshness and elegance.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Cheese tortellini
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, usually around 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
While the tortellini is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 4
Toss the cherry tomatoes into the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes until they begin to soften and burst, gently pressing them with a spatula to release their juices.
Step 5
Add the balsamic vinegar, spinach, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and allow the mixture to simmer for 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Step 6
Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring that the balsamic mixture coats the pasta evenly.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil over the dish.
Step 8
Serve warm, garnished with extra basil or Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (751.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1258.0 |
| Total Fat 53.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g | |
| Cholesterol 128.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3307.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 147.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.3g | |
| Protein 47.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 743.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 799.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories