Description
Indulge in a delightful meal with this Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini in a luscious Creamy Tomato Sauce. The combination of tender tortellini, creamy sauce, and vibrant spinach creates a harmonious dish that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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For the Creamy Tomato Sauce:
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 150 g cherry or grape tomatoes
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup thick (heavy/double) cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves
For the Tortellini:
- 600 g spinach and ricotta tortellini
- 1 tbsp Italian chilli oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Creamy Tomato Sauce: Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion and garlic, add tomatoes, stock, and tomato paste. Simmer, then stir in cream, parmesan, and spinach.
- Cook the Tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package instructions.
- Combine: Toss cooked tortellini in the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Drizzle with Italian chilli oil if desired and sprinkle with extra parmesan.
Notes
- You can use any fresh tortellini or ravioli of your choice in this recipe.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less Italian chilli oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg