Description
Garlic Spinach Tortellini is a delightful dish that combines tender tortellini with fresh spinach in a fragrant garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe bursts with flavor and color, making each bite a celebration of taste. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you’ll have a gourmet meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water, about 3-5 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the cooked tortellini and add it to the skillet. Toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and mix in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg