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Tortellini Pasta in Garlic Spinach Tomato Sauce – This simple easy and healthy tortellini recipe is pure comfort food on the table in 20 minutes! The tortellini pasta is perfectly matched with rich and garlicky spinach tomato sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan. This delicious comfort spinach tortellini recipe is the perfect answer to your weeknight dinner prayers!
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Ingredients list for the Tortellini Pasta in Garlic Spinach Tomato Sauce
- 8oz (220g) uncooked tortellini (we used ricotta cheese stuffed tortellini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 4 Roma tomatoes, diced (or 1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable stock
- Crushed red chili pepper flakes
- Grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
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Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Directions
1. To make this tortellini pasta in garlic spinach tomato sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat and cook onion until fragrant and translucent. Add fresh tomato and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring from time to time.
2. Add garlic, vegetable stock, and spinach to the skillet and cook on medium, about 2 – 3 minutes until spinach wilts just a little. Remove from heat, cover with a lid, and set aside off heat.
3. In the meantime, cook tortellini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse.
4. Add cooked and drained tortellini pasta to the skillet with spinach and tomato sauce. Stir everything together to combine and warm on medium-low heat, adjust seasoning and serve the tortellini pasta in garlic spinach tomato sauce with a good sprinkle of parmesan and a drizzling of olive oil. Enjoy!
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Tips for the Tortellini Pasta recipe
This tortellini recipe is just the kind of weeknight meal that’s guaranteed to become a new favorite. Here are a few tips to make the best tortellini pasta dish ever!
- Feel free to use any tortellini you like: chicken, spinach, ricotta… You can even use precooked tortellini pasta and throw them into the sauce instead of cooking them on the side.
- Don’t skimp on red chili pepper flakes because they add a lot of flavors.
- In our opinion, the refrigerated tortellini is better than dried or frozen pasta but it’s ok if that’s what you have on hand.
- To make this tortellini pasta recipe more substantial, try chopped kale leaves instead of spinach
- Fire-roasted tomatoes with juices are a great alternative to Italian diced tomatoes
Does this recipe work with other pasta than tortellini?
Yes, use “chunky” pasta like penne or rotini. Keep in mind the meal might be less satisfying though.
How and how long to store Tortellini Pasta leftovers?
This Tortellini Pasta in Garlic Spinach Tomato Sauce keeps well in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. You can reheat on the stove or in the microwave. Add a few drops of water when reheating to loosen the sauce.
What other readers say about this tortellini recipe
“Super Yummy! Used canned diced tomatoes. LOVE the red pepper flakes. Adds a nice kick!” – Judi
“These tortellini are easy and delicious!” – Nancy
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- 20-Minute Sausage Pasta Skillet
- Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
- Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta
- Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta
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Julie
2023-10-30 13:17:31
Super easy and SO delicious!! Recommend highly using fire roasted garlic tomatoes! They added so much flavor
Jen
2023-09-10 20:00:00
I never ever write reviews. This is my first food review ever, but I had to say something about this dish. I just made this tonight. It was AMAZING!!!! And so easy and fast. I already plan on making this one of my main meals. I put a lot of crush red pepper flakes in mine, just like suggested and it gave it such an amazing flavor. It tastes so fresh too! I love this.
D
2023-07-12 18:22:03
The family loves this recipe. We usually eat this as is then with the leftovers I add some corn starch and heavy whipping cream.
tk.lorraine@gmail.com
2022-09-06 14:52:49
Loveeeee this recipe! Now I did tweak it. I simmered the tomato mixture longer to reduce and after adding the garlic and spinach I simmered about 6 minutes. I added a 1/4 cup of water instead of stock and I’m just naturally a little heavy on seasoning. But, just season to your liking.
Rae
2022-08-13 19:47:54
I used the juice from the diced tomatoes and it came out a little watery. I didn't add any broth either. I also added half of a fresh jalapeno. All and all I thought it needed more seasoning than salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. I definitely recommend adding a larger variety.
Joy
2022-06-23 20:43:53
I used chicken broth and sun dried tomatoes in mine. And used the oil from the tomatoes to cook the onions in instead of regular olive oil. Really increased the flavor overall
Summer
2022-01-25 01:11:21
It was very heavy on the onion! The sauce was a bit bland. My husband and I only liked the tortellini but the sauce had us kinda wishing we just used Prego ):
Susan
2021-08-15 10:37:27
I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious. I used cut up asparagus instead of spinach because that’s what I had.
HotMama
2021-07-29 22:47:12
Very watery. Followed recipe exactly and there was much too much liquid. Could have omitted the broth also, I added some fresh spices and decreased the onion. Taste - mediocre. 6/10
Ted Cruz
2021-03-23 20:34:04
Messed up the order of ingredients and it was still good! My husband likes it with lots of cheese!!!
Mary
2021-02-11 14:16:18
I too used a 16oz bag of tortellini - but also doubled the recipe. It was super tasty, but the original recipe would have been enough for 16 ounces. The best was I had enough sauce for another 16 ounce bag which made for a super quick second night meal.
Patty
2021-01-28 18:49:50
Nice and light with all the fresh vegetables. I made a 16oz bag of tortellini because I didn't think 8oz would be enough for me and my husband. It was so delicious and we ate it all up. Thank you for a great recipe. 😊
Candice
2020-11-02 12:39:02
Quick, easy, and delicious dish.
