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Marry Me Tortellini
Marry Me Tortellini is one of those recipes that feels a little fancy but doesn’t ask much of you in the kitchen. It comes together in one pot with simple ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen, making it perfect for busy nights or casual dinners with friends. You can make it ahead, stash it in the fridge, and bring it back to life with just a splash of broth, milk, or cream. It’s easy, comforting, and always gets the job done.
Original recipe: splashoftaste.com
- Yield:
- 4 servings
- Prep:
- 5 min
- Cook:
- 15 min
- Total:
- 20 min
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups cheese tortellini
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, until fragrant and golden.
- Stir in the flour and cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly to eliminate the raw flour taste and form a light roux.
- Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while stirring. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 3–5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Add cheese tortellini and a pinch of salt. Stir gently and let it cook until the pasta is tender and heated through.
- Turn off the heat and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach. Mix until the spinach wilts and everything is creamy and luscious.
- If the sauce seems too thick, stir in a splash of broth, milk, or more cream until you reach your desired consistency.