Creamy Spinach Alfredo Tortellini (Print version)

Cheese tortellini in a garlicky creamy sauce with fresh spinach for a comforting Italian-American dish.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 1 lb refrigerated cheese tortellini

→ Alfredo Sauce

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - ½ cup whole milk
06 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
07 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

09 - 4 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Garnish

10 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
11 - Freshly cracked black pepper
12 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
03 - Pour in the heavy cream and whole milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to combine.
04 - Add the grated Parmesan cheese and ground nutmeg. Whisk continuously until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
05 - Stir the chopped spinach into the sauce and cook until wilted, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Add the drained tortellini to the skillet. Gently toss to coat evenly with the creamy spinach Alfredo sauce.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan, freshly cracked black pepper, and chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy weeknight pasta dinner
  • Homemade Alfredo sauce with simple ingredients
02 -
  • This recipe contains milk eggs and wheat so always check product labels for allergens.
  • The Alfredo sauce thickens as it sits so serve immediately or add a splash of milk to loosen if needed.
03 -
  • Stir in red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice for added flavor.
  • For extra texture add sautéed mushrooms or serve with a green salad and garlic bread.
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