Creamy Marry Me Tortellini
This creamy marry me tortellini recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor, featuring tender tortellini in a rich tomato and spinach cream sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ Large White Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes packed in oil, drained & chopped
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional, or to taste
- 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Half & Half or heavy cream for richer sauce
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese plus more for serving
- 18-20 oz Fresh or Frozen Cheese Tortellini
- 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, then cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Cooking
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, cooking for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in half & half and Parmesan cheese, whisking until melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add tortellini directly to the simmering sauce and cook according to package directions until al dente, ensuring it is submerged.
- Once tortellini is cooked, stir in fresh baby spinach for 1-2 minutes until wilted into the sauce.
Serving
- Ladle the tortellini into bowls and garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer sauce, use heavy cream instead of half & half. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as you go.