Description
A quick and creamy spinach tortellini dish madewith three-cheese tortellini, cream cheese, chicken or vegetable stock, andfresh spinach, topped with melted Colby Jack or mozzarella cheese for adeliciously comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz three-cheese tortellini (or your favorite kind)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 ½ cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 6 cups of lightly packed baby spinach
- 1 cup Colby Jack or mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
Cook the Tortellini:
- Start by boiling a large pot of water seasoned with salt.
- Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, usually 4-5 minutes for fresh tortellini. Drain and set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce:
- In the same pot (to reduce cleanup), combine the cream cheese and chicken or vegetable stock over medium heat.
- Keep stirring until the cream cheese transforms into a silky, smooth sauce.
Add the Spinach:
- Gradually stir in the baby spinach leaves.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and integrates into the creamy sauce.
Combine with Tortellini:
- Add the cooked tortellini back into the pot and gently toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
Add Cheese:
- Sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack or mozzarella cheese over the tortellini and stir until it melts and becomes gooey, adding richness to the dish.
Serve:
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- You can garnish with extra cheese or fresh herbs like parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 550