Description
Creamy Tortellini with Spinach and Mushrooms is a quick and comforting one-pan meal featuring cheese tortellini simmered in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with tender spinach and sautéed mushrooms. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/3 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and golden.
- Add mushrooms, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and liquid is mostly evaporated.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Add tortellini, stir, and cover. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes, until tortellini are tender and sauce is slightly thickened.
- Uncover, add spinach, and stir until wilted (1–2 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Frozen tortellini can be used; increase cooking time slightly.
- Red pepper flakes can add heat if desired.
- For dairy-free, use plant-based cream and vegan Parmesan.
- Not ideal for freezing; best enjoyed fresh or stored in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
