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Five minutes of prep time, ten minutes of cook time, one pot, and just a handful of ingredients make the most delicious and comforting pasta skillet. Skillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan is easy, creamy, and perfect for a busy weeknight when you need something delicious fast!
I promise you, you are going to want to save this recipe. This is one of my secret weapons when five o’clock rolls around and I have absolutely no idea what to make and I’m starving. I love to keep all of the ingredients on hand so I can whip this up at a moment’s notice. Plus, it’s made in only one pot, so you hardly have any dishes to do after you’re done eating!
Ingredients for Skillet Tortellini
I love to keep some extra packages of cheese tortellini in the fridge or freezer so that I can always make this! I usually have all of the other ingredients stocked in my pantry at all times.
- olive oil
- minced garlic
- can crushed tomatoes
- heavy cream
- dried basil
- dried oregano
- pepper
- salt
- vegetable broth
- fresh chopped spinach
- fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- Parmesan cheese
How to Make Skillet Tortellini with Spinach
Did I mention this recipe is EASY? It really only takes 2 steps and you’re done!
First, heat the olive oil in a non-stick sauté pan, then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in the tomatoes and heavy cream and heat until the mixture starts to bubble.
Add the rest of the ingredients, stir, and let simmer on low heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring often, until the tortellini is tender. Serve in a bowl with some extra parmesan cheese on top, and enjoy!
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Skillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan
Course: Dinner, MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy4-5
servings5
minutes10
minutesSkillet Tortellini with Spinach and Parmesan is easy, creamy, and perfect for a busy weeknight when you need something delicious fast!
Ingredients
1 tbsp 1 olive oil
1 tbsp 1 minced garlic
28 oz 28 can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup 1/2 heavy cream
1 tsp 1 dried basil
1/2 tsp 1/2 dried oregano
1/2 tsp 1/2 pepper
1 tsp 1 salt
1/2 cup 1/2 vegetable broth
2 cups 2 fresh chopped spinach
9 oz 9 fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 cup 1/2 Parmesan cheese
Directions
- To a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot add the minced garlic, and stir until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes and the heavy cream, and stir until it starts to simmer.
- Once simmering add the rest of the ingredients. Stir and let simmer on low heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring often, until the tortellini is tender. Serve and enjoy!
