Ooo, that sounds comforting and cozy! 😋 Here’s a creamy, flavorful recipe for Creamed Spinach Tortellini — it’s like creamed spinach meets a cheesy pasta dream. Ready in about 20 minutes!
🥣 Creamed Spinach Tortellini
🧂 Ingredients
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1 (9–12 oz) package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
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1 tbsp butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp flour (for thickening)
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1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
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½ cup heavy cream (or more milk for lighter version)
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2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped (or ¾ cup thawed frozen spinach, squeezed dry)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, adds that classic creamed spinach flavor)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
🍳 Instructions
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Cook the tortellini:
Boil tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about ½ cup of the pasta water. -
Make the creamy base:
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. -
Add flour:
Sprinkle flour over the butter and stir for 30 seconds to form a roux (it should look like a thick paste). -
Add milk & cream:
Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes. -
Add spinach:
Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted (or warmed through if using frozen). Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. -
Add cheese:
Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water. -
Combine:
Add cooked tortellini to the pan and toss gently to coat in the creamy spinach sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning. -
Serve:
Sprinkle extra Parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes on top. Serve hot!
💡 Optional Add-Ins
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Protein: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage.
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Extra veggies: Mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted red peppers mix in beautifully.
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Cheesy upgrade: Stir in a handful of mozzarella for extra stretchiness.
Would you like me to turn this into a baked version (topped with cheese and baked until bubbly) or keep it as a stovetop creamy pasta?
