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creamy tomato tortellini skillet with cheese-filled pasta in rich tomato cream sauce, garnished with fresh basil

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Skillet

A rich and comforting one-pan meal featuring cheese tortellini in a creamy tomato sauce with Italian herbs and parmesan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2: Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Pour in diced tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, basil, and oregano. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Step 4: Add the tortellini to the skillet and stir gently to coat with sauce.
  5. Step 5: Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini is tender.
  6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in heavy cream until well combined.
  7. Step 7: Add fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
  8. Step 8: Remove from heat, stir in parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Step 9: Let stand for 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to thicken before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Fresh basil makes a wonderful garnish. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3 days.