Best 3 Creamy Spinach And Tortellini Recipes
Creamy spinach and tortellini is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a combination of tender tortellini, creamy spinach sauce, and flavorful spices. The creamy spinach sauce is made with fresh spinach, garlic, onion, and cream, and it coats the tortellini perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family, and it can be easily customized to suit your own tastes.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY TOMATO AND SPINACH SAUCE
This is a copycat recipe from a local chain of restaurants. They took it off their menu, so I had to develop my own. It turned out so good, it might be just better than the original. Garnish with more basil and Parmesan.
Provided by dat1guy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top but skin is nearly soft, about 2 minutes. Drain well.
- Slice sun-dried tomatoes thinly. Heat 1 tablespoon reserved tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet; saute until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in sun-dried tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cream, and white wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a separate dish. Add spinach and basil to the skillet and stir. Increase heat slightly and boil until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Return chicken and cooked tortellini to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes more. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 461.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
CREAMY CHICKEN, SPINACH AND TORTELLINI SOUP
It is turning cold here in AK fast, so in desperate need of a warming, filling dinner in a hurry, I threw this hearty soup together with ingredients I had on hand. DH absolutely loved it and requested that it become a regular part of our winter soup rotation :)
Provided by under12parsecs
Categories Weeknight
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a soup pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and carrot and saute until onion is translucent. Add garlic, bay leaf, herbs, chili flakes, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Saute 1 minute more.
- Add chicken stock (or broth, or water and bullion) and and extra bullion if using. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add uncooked tortellini and simmer according to package directions in the soup.
- Add cream of chicken soup, chicken (I use leftover roast tenderloins that had been marinated in buttermilk, garlic, thyme, dijon mustard and salt), and spinach and simmer until heated through. Add milk and simmer just until heated. Serve and enjoy!
CREAMY SPINACH AND TORTELLINI
A light sauce tortellini dish that is flavored with garlic and basil. The spinach and tomato add body and color.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Cheese
Time 26m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on the package.
- Drain and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Add onion and garlic.
- Cook until tender and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
- Add spinach, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the whipping cream and cheese; cook until the mixture just comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low stir in cooked tortellini.
- Cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve with additional parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 679, Fat 39.3, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 134.7, Sodium 1163.5, Carbohydrate 62.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 22.3
Tips:
- Choose the right tortellini. For this recipe, cheese-filled tortellini is the best choice. It cooks quickly and has a mild flavor that pairs well with the creamy spinach sauce.
- Fresh spinach is best. If you can find it, use fresh spinach for this recipe. It has a brighter flavor than frozen spinach and cooks more quickly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the spinach, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent it from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to wilt.
- Season to taste. Be sure to season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. You may also want to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.
- Serve immediately. This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Creamy spinach and tortellini is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables, and it's also a delicious and satisfying meal for adults. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this creamy spinach and tortellini recipe a try.
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