Creamy Restaurant Style Tortellini

Indulge in the rich, velvety flavors of Creamy Restaurant-Style Tortellini, a dish that transforms your kitchen into a gourmet haven. This recipe combines tender cheese tortellini with a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, infused with the sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes and the freshness of wilted spinach. Crafted with pantry staples like heavy cream and broth, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or any special occasion. The balance of savory Parmesan, creamy textures, and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes creates a restaurant-worthy meal that's sure to impress. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a crisp salad, and enjoy a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that's packed with flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 oz Cheese tortellini
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Heavy cream
• 1 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.3333 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 3

Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and butter mixture and whisk continuously for 1 minute to form a roux.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the heavy cream and broth, whisking constantly to create a smooth sauce.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce starts to thicken.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce becomes creamy.

Step 7

Add the sun-dried tomatoes, spinach leaves, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to the sauce. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.

Step 8

Gently fold the cooked tortellini into the sauce, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.

Step 9

Remove from heat and serve hot. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1286.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2989.6

Total Fat 194.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 114.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 647.1mg	0%
Sodium 4609.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 17.4g
Protein 90.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1521.8mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 1770.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.0%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 27.7%