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My Skillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan is a perfect on busy nights when I need a dinner that is filling and fast. Everything cooks in just one skillet, and the sauce comes together in just a few minutes. The tortellini turns tender while the spinach softens right into the sauce. It is a reliable weeknight dinner that comes together without extra steps or prep.
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Skillet tortellini with spinach and Parmesan is a quick one-pan pasta made with crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, fresh spinach, and cheese tortellini. The sauce simmers gently while the tortellini cooks directly in the skillet. Parmesan adds richness at the end for a creamy finish. This easy pasta dinner is ready in about 15 minutes and works well for busy weeknights.
Why you’ll love this recipe…
This dinner is so creamy and surprisingly simple to make. The crushed tomatoes and cream create a smooth sauce, and the tortellini cooks right in it. It is a complete meal that does not need sides or even extra pans.
⏰ Total Time: 15 minutes
🍂 Perfect For: Busy weeknights, quick dinners
🛒 Key Ingredients: Cheese tortellini, crushed tomatoes, spinach
🍽️ Servings: 4
🥄 Skill Level: Easy
🧊 Storage: Refrigerator friendly
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Table of Contents
- What You’ll Need for Skillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan
- Full Ingredients List
- Swaps & Substitutions
- About What This Costs
- How to Make Skillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan
- Skillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan Variations
- Tips and Tricks
- Recipe FAQs – Skillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan
- Serving Suggestions
- Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- How I Use the Leftovers
- More Great One-Pot Dinners
- Skillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan Recipe
What You’ll Need for Skillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan
- Crushed tomatoes: Form the body of the sauce.
- Heavy cream: Adds richness to the sauce.
- Vegetable broth: Keeps the sauce light and helps cook the pasta evenly.
- Cheese tortellini: Cooks directly in the skillet.
- Fresh spinach: Adds color and balance to the sauce.
- Parmesan cheese: Melts in at the end.
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Full Ingredients List
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh chopped spinach
- 9 oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
Swaps & Substitutions
- Half-and-half can replace heavy cream.
- Chicken broth can be used instead of vegetable broth.
About What This Costs
Estimated total cost: $10–13
Servings: 4
Estimated cost per serving: About $2.50–3.25
This estimate is based on average US grocery prices and may vary depending on location, store, and seasonal pricing.
How to Make Skillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan
Step 1: To a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
Step 2: Once hot, add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the crushed tomatoes and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a simmer.
Step 4: Once simmering, add the dried basil, oregano, pepper, salt, vegetable broth, spinach, and tortellini.
Step 5: Stir and let simmer on low heat for 5–8 minutes, stirring often, until the tortellini is tender.
Step 6: Stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve.
🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!
Skillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan Variations
- Add cooked chicken for extra protein.
- Stir in red pepper flakes for a mild kick.
- Top with extra Parmesan before serving.
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My Pro TipS
Tips and Tricks
- Stir frequently so the tortellini cooks evenly.
- Letting the sauce simmer briefly thickens it naturally.
- Fresh spinach wilts quickly and blends smoothly.
Recipe FAQs – Skillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan
Yes, fresh or frozen both work.
Yes, it thickens slightly as it cools.
Yes, warm gently and add a splash of broth if needed.
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Serving Suggestions
- Serve with garlic bread.
- Add a side salad.
- Top with extra Parmesan.
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Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for best texture.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stove or microwave.
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How I Use the Leftovers
- Reheat for quick lunches.
- Spoon into smaller portions for meal prep.
- Add extra spinach when reheating for freshness.
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Skillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh chopped spinach
- 9 oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add olive oil to skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and heavy cream. Bring to simmer.
- Stir in basil, oregano, pepper, salt, broth, spinach, and tortellini.
- Simmer 5–8 minutes until tortellini is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan and serve.
Notes
- Stir often to prevent sticking.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating if needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is amazing! I thought sausage sounded good so I cooked that first and it is so yummy! Thank you for this recipe!
My niece and I made this for dinner. Delicious, easy and fast! Tgank you!