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Creamy Spinach Tortellini: A Comforting Pasta Delight


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  • Total Time: 20 minutes

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:

  1. Start by boiling a large pot of water seasoned with salt.
  2. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, usually 4-5 minutes for fresh tortellini. Drain and set aside.

Make the Creamy Sauce:

  1. In the same pot (to reduce cleanup), combine the cream cheese and chicken or vegetable stock over medium heat.
  2. Keep stirring until the cream cheese transforms into a silky, smooth sauce.

Add the Spinach:

  1. Gradually stir in the baby spinach leaves.
  2. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and integrates into the creamy sauce.

Combine with Tortellini:

  1. Add the cooked tortellini back into the pot and gently toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.

Add Cheese:

  1. 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:

  1. Serve hot and enjoy!
  2. 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