Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
6 Garlic Cloves (minced)
½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (in oil)
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
2 tablespoons Flour
2 cups Pacific Vegetable Broth
20 oz Fresh Cheese Tortellini
½ cup Heavy Cream
2 cups Fresh Spinach
1 cup Parmigiano (grated)
Instructions
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Prepare the flavor base: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes (with their oil), Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes until garlic is tender and fragrant.
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Make the roux: Add flour to the pot and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux.
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Add liquid ingredients: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
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Cook tortellini: Add the tortellini and a pinch of salt. Stir until the tortellini is well coated in the sauce.
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Finish the dish: Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmigiano, and fresh spinach until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is melted.
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Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot!
Notes
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For a creamier dish, add cream cheese along with the heavy cream.
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If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of vegetable broth or milk to loosen it up.
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Customize with grilled chicken, shrimp, or vegetables for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg