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Creamy Tortellini Recipe

Creamy Tortellini is a deliciously comforting pasta dish that brings together tender tortellini, a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce, and fresh spinach for a meal that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Creamy Tortellini Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 450 g/1 lb fresh tortelloni or tortellini
  • 250 ml/1 cup double/heavy whipping cream
  • 50 g/1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or other hard cheese like Asiago or Pecorino
  • 4 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto Scala or Delallo recommended
  • 30 g/1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 basil leaves or ½ tsp dried basil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortelloni according to the package directions until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the sun-dried tomato pesto in a large, deep pan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté gently, stirring continuously for about 30 seconds until aromatic but not browned. Stir in the basil, then whisk in the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • Allow the sauce to come to a gentle simmer before adding the fresh spinach. Let the spinach wilt for about a minute, then incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts into the sauce. Remove the pan from the heat but keep the sauce warm.
  • Drain the cooked tortelloni, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water. Transfer the tortelloni directly to the pan with the sauce and toss carefully to coat each piece. If the sauce appears too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water, stirring until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper for an added layer of flavor. Enjoy this creamy and comforting dish while it's warm.

Notes

  • Tortelloni or tortellini with any filling are ideal for this recipe.
  • Both fresh and frozen stuffed pasta can be used.
  • For a lighter sauce, choose single cream or light cream with 20% fat.