Description
Creamy Spinach Pesto Tortellini is a delightful dish that brings together tender tortellini, vibrant spinach, and a luscious homemade pesto for a meal that’s as visually stunning as it is flavorful. Perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings, this recipe transforms everyday ingredients into an unforgettable dining experience that will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh tortellini (cheese or spinach-filled)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pesto: In a food processor, blend basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan until finely chopped. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until smooth.
- Cook the spinach: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté spinach in olive oil until wilted (about 3-4 minutes).
- Create the creamy sauce: Lower heat and stir in heavy cream until well combined with spinach.
- Boil tortellini: Cook according to package instructions in salted water until they float (3-5 minutes). Drain and reserve pasta water.
- Combine: Add cooked tortellini to the skillet with sauce, tossing gently to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve: Plate generously and garnish with extra Parmesan or toasted pine nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg