Creamy Spinach Alfredo Tortellini

Creamy Spinach Alfredo Tortellini is an easy to make recipe that’s ready in about 30 minutes. This savory pasta dish is perfect for busy nights when you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry. 

Having a quick pasta dish recipe in your recipe box can be a lifesaver. I have several that I go back to again and again. A few  of our favorites are this Easy Three Cheese Tortellini casserole, 30 Minute Skillet Tortellini and this Spicy Sausage Penne Pasta. All of these pasta recipes are loaded with savory flavors like beef, sausage, and cheese. 

So what do you do when you crave pasta you’re trying to eat little healthier or you’re going meatless one or two days a week? Don’t panic I’ve got you covered with today’s recipe.

How do you make Spinach Alfredo Tortellini?

1. Begin by preparing tortellini according to the package directions 
2. Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat then add flour and cook 30 seconds stirring constantly. Then, add garlic and sauté until flour and garlic are golden brown, about 30 seconds more. 
3. Then, Slowly pour in heavy cream and milk and whisk well. Cook stirring constantly until mixture simmers and thickens slightly.
4. Next, remove the from from the stove and stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese stirring slowly until the cheese is melted. Cover and keep warm until the pasta skillet is ready.
5. In a large skillet sautée onions until they are soft and translucent. Then add the tomatoes and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add the fresh spinach cook until just wilted, this should take about a minute. 
6. Combine prepared tortellini to skillet then pour Alfredo sauce over the pasta, stir toss together and remove from heat.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley more cheese and cracked pepper. Enjoy!

Want to add some extra protein to this pasta? Try adding: 

• shrimp
• salmon
• chicken 
• beef or chicken tortellini 
• or Cannellini or another type of white beans 

My tips for this recipe: 

• Fresh spinach is recommended for this recipe, but if you have frozen on hand it will be fine. Just be sure to thaw it completely and then wring out any excess liquid before adding it to the skillet. 

• You can also switch out the grape tomatoes in this recipe for canned diced tomatoes. If doing this  you will need to drain the juice from the can before adding it to the skillet. 

• Use grated cheese rather than shredded if possible to ensure it melts evenly and quickly. 

• I’ve made this recipe with 2% milk rather than whole milk and while the sauce wasn’t as thick flavor was much the same. 

We loved this recipe but honestly we love just about anything with tortellini, who doesn’t right? 

Happy Cooking Y’all!

Susanne 

Looking for more recipes with tortellini? You’re going to love these:

Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup

Ham and Cheese Tortellini 

One Pot Buffalo Chicken Tortellini

Cheesy Tortellini Skillet Lasagna

Cheesy One Pan Sausage and Tortellini Skillet

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Creamy Spinach Alfredo Tortellini

Creamy Spinach Alfredo Tortellini is an easy to make recipe that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. This savory pasta dish is perfect for busy nights when you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword Creamy Spinach Torteillini Alfredo

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 473 kcal

Ingredients

Alfredo Sauce

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 1/2 cups Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated or shredded

Tortellini Skillet

• 1 12-ounce bag frozen or refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced
• 1 medium onion diced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare frozen or refrigerated cheese tortellini according to package directions and drain completely when cooked

Alfredo Sauce

1. Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat
2. Add flour and cook 30 seconds stirring constantly
3. Add garlic and sauté until flour and garlic are golden brown, about 30 seconds more
4. Slowly pour in heavy cream and milk and whisk well. Cook stirring constantly until mixture simmers and thickens slightly
5. Remove from heat and stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese.
6. Return to low heat, stirring and allowing the cheese melt through.
7. Cover and keep warm until the pasta skillet is ready.

Tortellini Skillet

1. Heat oil in a large pan.
2. Sautée onions until soft; about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes and sauté another 1-2 minutes then add fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
4. Add prepared tortellini to skillet then our Alfredo sauce over the pasta, stir well and remove from heat. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

1. Fresh spinach is recommended for this recipe, but if you have frozen on hand it will be fine. Just be sure to thaw it completely and then wring out any excess liquid before adding it to the skillet.
2. You can also switch out the grape tomatoes in this recipe for canned diced tomatoes. If doing this you will need to drain the juice from the can before adding it to the skillet.
3. Use grated cheese rather than shredded if possible to ensure it melts evenly and quickly.

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Spinach Alfredo Tortellini

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 473 Calories from Fat 360

% Daily Value*

Fat 40g62%

Saturated Fat 23g144%

Cholesterol 114mg38%

Sodium 1026mg45%

Potassium 400mg11%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 18g36%

Vitamin A 3705IU74%

Vitamin C 15mg18%

Calcium 568mg57%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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