One-Pan Creamy Tortellini with Spinach

Cheese tortellini simmers in marinara, cream, spinach, and Parmesan for an easy, creamy one-pan vegetarian pasta dinner.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 20 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 18 oz cheese tortellini
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. (about 1 min) — Medium heat
2. Add the marinara sauce and water. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the tortellini. Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the tortellini are tender and cooked through. (about 10 min) — Gentle simmer
3. Stir in the heavy cream, spinach, salt, and black pepper. Cook uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the spinach wilts and the sauce is hot and creamy. (about 3 min) — Medium-low heat
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Parmesan until melted. Let stand for 2 minutes so the sauce thickens, then serve hot. (about 2 min) — Off heat