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Creamy Tortellini Pasta

Creamy Tortellini Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cheese tortellini
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the tortellini and spinach to the skillet. Toss until the spinach wilts and the pasta is coated, 1 to 2 minutes. Adjust with reserved pasta water if needed and serve right away with extra Parmesan.

Notes

Fresh tortellini cooks faster than dried; if using frozen, add a minute or two to the boiling time. The sauce is creamiest served right away, but leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk over low heat.