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Tortellini With Baby Spinach And Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipe

This vibrant pasta dish is a quick and easy weeknight meal bursting with flavor! Sun-dried tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and tender spinach combine with your favorite tortellini for a satisfying vegetarian supper (easily adaptable for meat-lovers!). Made with minimal oil for a lighter yet intensely flavorful experience. Ready in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 417.5 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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How to Make Tortellini With Baby Spinach And Sun Dried Tomatoes

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. While the water heats, prepare the sauce: In a large deep skillet or saucepan, heat over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup (packed) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (reserve 1 tablespoon of the oil), and sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste). Cook for 45 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup of the reserved sun-dried tomato oil and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently.
  5. Cook 1 pound of your favorite tortellini (cheese-filled recommended for vegetarian option) according to package directions.
  6. During the last 2 minutes of pasta cooking time, add 5 ounces (about half a 10-ounce bag) of fresh baby spinach to the simmering sauce. Stir and cover to wilt.
  7. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  8. Add the drained tortellini to the sauce. Add a couple of ladles of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  9. Toss to combine.
  10. Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup) and a sprinkle of fresh basil (optional). Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

21g

Carbs

21g

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