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Marry Me Tortellini Skillet

Creamy Marry Me Tortellini Skillet Ready in Just 25 Minutes

A quick and heartwarming Marry Me Tortellini Skillet that combines cheese tortellini with a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Feel free to substitute with any neutral oil.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Make sure to mince it for maximum goodness.
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to your spice tolerance.
  • 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Oil-packed are best.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream.
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for a vegetarian variation.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast is a great vegan substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Homemade mixes or store-bought work well.
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Fresh Cheese Tortellini You can swap it for frozen tortellini.
For the Extras
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Feel free to swap in other greens like kale.
  • Salt Use to taste.
  • Black Pepper Use to taste.
  • Fresh Basil or Parsley Optional for a final touch of freshness.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 additional minute.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and ½ cup of chicken broth. Add ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add 12 ounces of fresh cheese tortellini to the simmering sauce. Cook for about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Stir in 2 cups of baby spinach, letting it wilt for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Spoon the creamy tortellini mixture into bowls and top with remaining Parmesan cheese and optional fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize ingredients to your liking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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