Description
A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish featuring creamy lemon sauce, tender tortellini, and fresh spinach. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated tortellini
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the tortellini and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until tortellini are cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts and sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or peas.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg