Enjoy this Creamy Garlic Tortellini with Spinach as a pasta side dish to just about any protein or toss in some rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken to make it a filling meal or enjoy as a meatless entree!
This tortellini recipe is super easy to make and is ready in about 20 minutes!
Man, do I love tortellini!
Refrigerated tortellini cooks up so quick and holds its shape so much better than dry or frozen tortellini. This is why I strictly use the refrigerated.
If you opt for the dried tortellini or frozen just be a little more cautious because I find those versions tend to fall apart more than the fresh stuff.
If you love tortellini dishes like I do then you should also try my Tortellini & Ground Beef Skillet Casserole, No-Boil Tortellini and my Lemony Tortellini Pasta Salad!
You can, of course, adjust the amount of garlic in this recipe. I like garlic. Actually, I love garlic so three big cloves is great for me. Adjust accordingly.
If you are a garlic lover though, you might also want to try this Roasted Garlic Soup!
Just a few words about this creamy tortellini recipe. This is not the traditional type of "creamy" where we are making a bechamel. I'm simply adding some heavy cream and letting it cook until a little thickened.
If you are looking for more of an alfredo vibe, this won't be the recipe for you but if you just want to add a little rich cream then you'll love it!
Serving suggestion
As I mentioned this does make a great entree but I tend to serve it as a side dish. Here are some great main dish ideas to go along with the tortellini.
- Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
- Crunchy Onion Pork Chops
- Grilled Chicken Wings
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Creamy Garlic Tortellini with Spinach
Ingredients
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 T butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced or finely chopped
- 1 C heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- ¾ C freshly grated parmesan cheese divided
- 6 oz spinach fresh
Instructions
- Prepare tortellini according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet (or pan), melt butter over medium heat and add garlic and spinach. Cook, stirring often, just until spinach is wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Keep the heat at medium to avoid scorching the garlic.
- Once spinach is wilted, pour in the heavy cream and add cooked tortellini, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in ½ C parmesan cheese.
- Just before serving top with remaining cheese.
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lisa says
Pasta is my spirit food and this is going on the menu! How have I not tried spinach like this before - yum!
Jaime says
This looks delicious! I love garlic, tortellini AND spinach! Definitely adding this to my menu rotation next week.
Happy Valley Chow says
Boy oh boy does this look delicious! Cannot wait to give this recipe a try. Thank you for sharing!
Alicia Vanatta says
This recipe looks so good! I will have to try it soon.
Divya says
You had me at "creamy garlic!" This looks incredibly delicious. Perfect comfort food! My husband would love this too!
Neely Moldovan says
This looks and sounds delish. I love anything with spinach so I am all over this!
Adriana Lopez Martn says
What a delightful recipe I love tortellini and who does nor love a ice cheesy creamy sauce to go with it. Wonderful weeknight meal I am hungry now =)
Janella Panchamsingh says
this meal looks delicious! I will definitely save this recipe
Nellwyn says
This sounds amazing! I love pasta, especially with cream and garlic!
Saidah Washington says
I love one pot pasta dishes. I haven't tried this recipe but I'm adding it to my list now.