Cheesy Tortellini Skillet Recipe
Easy to make, this delicious recipe couldn't be easier. A 20 minute skillet dinner is ready in a snap!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 203kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 24- ounce jar pasta sauce
- 4- ounces cream cheese
- 20- ounce fresh cheese tortellini you can use fresh or frozen pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and add it to a large skillet with the olive oil. Sauté the garlic over medium heat for about one minute, or just until it becomes fragrant.
- Add the tomato sauce and stir to combine
- Cut the cream cheese into chunks, then add it to the skillet. Continue to cook and stir until the cream cheese has melted into the tomatoes and created a smooth and creamy sauce (use a whisk, if needed).
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil for the tortellini. Season it well with salt. Once boiling, add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions. Reserve one cup of pasta water. Drain the tortellini in a colander.
- Roughly chop the spinach into bite-sized pieces. Add the chopped spinach to the sauce. Stir to combine, the spinach will cook and wilt into the sauce.
- Add the drained tortellini to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce. If necessary, add the reserved pasta water ¼ cup at a time until the pasta is good and saucy.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan over the dish. If desired, place the skillet under the broiler for minute to brown the cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1017mg | Potassium: 644mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2578IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2mg