Best 6 Creamy Spinach Tortellini Recipes

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Are you looking for a creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make pasta dish that will satisfy your taste buds? Look no further than creamy spinach tortellini! This delicious recipe combines tender tortellini, creamy Parmesan sauce, and sautéed spinach for a dish that is packed with flavor and sure to become a family favorite. Let's dive into the world of creamy spinach tortellini and explore the secrets behind creating this luscious dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY SPINACH TORTELLINI



Creamy Spinach Tortellini image

Delicious tortellini is dressed up with tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and a rich creamy sauce. A favorite pasta dish in our family!

Provided by JENNIFERVAN77

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons Butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup milk
fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until soft and translucent. Mix in cream cheese, parmesan, milk, mushrooms, and spinach.
  • Gently mix in tortellini and cherry tomatoes with skillet contents; warm through, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 116.2 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 670.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY TOMATO AND SPINACH SAUCE



Cheese Tortellini with Creamy Tomato and Spinach Sauce image

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

1 (12 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and oil reserved
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-sized pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup whipping cream
⅔ cup dry white wine
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 cup heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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



Creamy Chicken, Spinach and Tortellini Soup image

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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 sweet onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon herbes de provence (or rosemary)
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1 pinch cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg
salt and pepper
9 ounces refrigerated tortellini (sweet sausage)
8 cups chicken stock (or 8 cups water and 8 t chicken bullion or 8 cups canned chicken broth)
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (optional, I like the extra chicken flavor)
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans reduced-fat cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 -1 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 cup nonfat milk

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 CHICKEN, SPINACH & MUSHROOM TORTELLINI SOUP RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Creamy Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Tortellini Soup Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Thedorf

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/3 cups yellow onion, chopped
1 1/3 cups carrots, diced
6 to 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, pounded evenly to about 1/2-inch thickness
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup unsalted butter, sliced into 1 tablespoon pieces
1/3 cup flour
2 1/2 cups milk
9 ounces refrigerated three cheese tortellini
4 cups fresh spinach
1/3 cup heavy cream
Parmesan cheese, finely shredded for serving

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots and mushrooms and saute 3 minutes then add garlic and saute 1 minute longer. Add in chicken broth, chicken, oregano and thyme and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot with lid and allow to simmer 10 to 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through (it should register 165°F in center on an instant read thermometer). While chicken is cooking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly 1 minute. While whisking vigorously slowly pour in milk. Season with salt and pepper and bring mixture just to a light boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside. Remove cooked chicken from soup and transfer to a cutting board, let rest 5 minutes then cut into pieces. Meanwhile, add tortellini to soup in pot, cover pot with lid and allow to boil over medium heat about 7 minutes (or time directed on package) adding in spinach during last 1 minute. Stir in chicken, white sauce and cream. Serve warm with parmesan cheese.

CREAMY SPINACH AND TORTELLINI



Creamy Spinach and Tortellini image

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

1 lb uncooked fresh, frozen cheese tortellini or 1 lb uncooked fresh, frozen cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (9 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
1 cup cubed seeded tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup grated romano cheese

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

SLOW COOKER CREAMY TORTELLINI SPINACH SOUP



Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Spinach Soup image

Thick, rich, and hearty, this vegetarian soup is the perfect comforting end to a cool day. Tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, and cheese - what could go wrong?! Just add sausage for the meat-eaters.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 5h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 medium yellow onion (diced (about 1 cup))
2 medium carrots (peeled and chopped (about 3/4 cup))
2 medium cloves garlic (minced (about 2 teaspoons))
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano*
1/2 teaspoon dried basil*
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper + more to taste
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
4 cups 1 32-ounce box vegetable broth
1 12-ounce package dry cheese tortellini
4 cups about 4 ounces packed baby spinach
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese
Ground sweet Italian sausage (3/4 pound if adding to all; use about 1/3 pound if adding to half)

Steps:

  • Add the carrots, onion, garlic, spices, tomatoes and broth to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low until the carrots are tender, 3-6 hours (time varies depending on your slow cooker. If you cook it for longer - say, 8 hours - it won't hurt).
  • Add the tortellini to the slow cooker, stir to combine, cover, and cook on high 20 minutes.
  • Add the spinach, stir until wilted, cover again, and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Warm the half and half in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add the cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan to the slow cooker. Stir until thoroughly combined and turn off the heat.
  • Remove bay leaf. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • If adding sausage, place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add sausage to the pan and brown, breaking into small pieces with a spatula or wooden spoon as it cooks. Add cooked sausage to individual servings.

Tips:

  • Fresh baby spinach is the best choice for this recipe, but you can use frozen spinach if needed. If using frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before adding it to the skillet.
  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to cook the tortellini. This will give the tortellini plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when adding the tortellini. Cook the tortellini in batches if necessary.
  • Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. The cooking time will vary depending on the type of tortellini you are using.
  • While the tortellini is cooking, make the creamy spinach sauce. This sauce is very simple to make, but it is packed with flavor.
  • To make the creamy spinach sauce, simply sauté some garlic and shallots in butter. Then, add the spinach and cook until it is wilted. Finally, stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Once the tortellini is cooked, add it to the creamy spinach sauce and stir to combine. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This creamy spinach tortellini is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover tortellini. The creamy spinach sauce is delicious and flavorful, and the tortellini is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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