Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Skillet
A quick and indulgent one-pan meal featuring tender cheese tortellini in a creamy tomato basil sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 20-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes: Begin by pureeing 14 ounces of the canned diced tomatoes in a food processor until smooth.
- Warm the sauce: In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the pureed tomatoes, minced garlic, and heavy cream.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add greens and tortellini: Stir in the fresh spinach, basil, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, cheese tortellini, and the remaining diced tomatoes with their liquid.
- Incorporate broth: Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring the tortellini is submerged.
- Cook: Allow to cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the tortellini are warmed through and tender.
- Serve: Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top and enjoy.
Notes
For added flavor, sauté garlic with onions before adding tomatoes. Customize with other vegetables or proteins as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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