Easy Creamy Tortellini Skillet One-Pot Wonder
This quick and flavorful one-pot dish combines tender tortellini with a creamy, savory sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Sautéing
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (For sautéing)
Main ingredients
- 1 medium Shallot (finely chopped (Mild sweetness))
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced (Essential aromatic))
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (Adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1.5 cups Chicken or vegetable broth (Either works)
- 1 cup Heavy cream (For decadence)
- 0.5 cup Sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and chopped (For sweetness))
- 0.5 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (For umami)
- to taste Sea salt and freshly ground pepper (Enhances flavor)
- 13-16 ounces Fresh cheese tortellini (Refrigerated section)
- 4 cups Fresh baby spinach (Wilts into sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice (Optional for brightness)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped shallot and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer. Add tortellini and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Finish with lemon juice if desired.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, add a bit more heavy cream or cheese.