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Marry Me Tortellini

Marry Me Tortellini: Love at First Bite in 25 Minutes

Experience Marry Me Tortellini, a quick and creamy dish that combines cheese-filled tortellini with a rich sauce, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tortellini
  • 12 oz Cheese Tortellini fresh or frozen works great
  • 1 tbsp Salt for boiling water
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil can substitute with any cooking oil
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic or garlic powder in a pinch
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream consider half-and-half or plant-based cream
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian choice
For the Extras
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes or fresh tomatoes but may change flavor
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach can use other leafy greens like kale
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese vegan cheese can substitute
  • to taste Black Pepper adjust according to preference

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions (3-5 minutes). Drain tortellini and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring gently. Allow to simmer for about 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach to the sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  5. Gently add the drained tortellini to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce for about 1 minute.
  6. Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper. Stir and cook for another minute.
  7. Plate the Marry Me Tortellini, garnishing with additional Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite proteins or seasonal vegetables for a unique twist on this recipe.

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