Best Tortellini Alfredo With Fresh Spinach Recipes

SPINACH TORTELLINI IN LIGHT HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE

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Cheese spinach tortellini are mixed with a delicious homemade garlicky parmesan cheese sauce that's flavored with sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach. You'll want to put this tortellini sauce on all your pasta dishes.

Provided by Marisa Franca

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

9 oz. spinach tortellini (or cheese tortellini)
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 clove garlic
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable stock (separated )
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
5 oz. baby spinach (coarsely chopped)
7 oz. sun-dried tomatoes (jar)
red pepper flakes (optional )
fresh basil (optional for sprinkling on top )

Steps:

Drop the spinach tortellini into the boiling water and cook pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions.
While the tortellini boils, start on the creamy sauce. Over medium heat, melt the butter in a large skillet. Stir in the garlic red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant., about 1 minute.
Whisk in the flour and keep stirring until it's absorbed and becomes pasty and smells nutty.
Slowly whisk in the cream until it is smooth. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and whisk until combined.
Add the salt and Parmesan cheese. Allow it to simmer until thickened. About 2-3 minutes. If it seems too thick add another 1/4 cup chicken broth to the tortellini sauce.
Stir in the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Transfer the drained tortellini to the skillet and gently stir to coat the pasta with the sauce. Serve immediately.
Top with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 728 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY SPINACH ALFREDO TORTELLINI

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Creamy Spinach Alfredo Tortellini is an easy to make recipe that's ready in less than 30 minutes. This savory pasta dish is perfect for busy nights when you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry.

Provided by Susanne

Categories Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 cup heavy cream (or whole milk )
3/4 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (grated or shredded )
1 12-ounce bag frozen or refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic
3 cups baby spinach
1 cup grape tomatoes (sliced)
1 medium onion (diced)
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Prepare frozen or refrigerated cheese tortellini according to package directions and drain completely when cooked

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 473 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 1026 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g