Creamy Garlic Tortellini with Spinach
A simple yet tasty pasta dish the entire family will enjoy!
- 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
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.