Creamy Marry Me Tortellini Recipe

creamy Marry Me Tortellini in a bowl on white kitchen counter

Creamy Marry Me Tortellini Recipe

This creamy Marry Me Tortellini is a one-pot pasta dinner made with cheese tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and a garlic parmesan cream sauce. It’s easy, romantic, and packed with irresistible flavor that lives up to its name.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian-American, Tuscan Inspired

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Finishing & Garnish: 5

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 570kcal

Cost: $12–$15

Equipment

Large pot For boiling tortellini
Large skillet Heavy-bottomed preferred
Whisk To create a smooth sauce
Cutting board For prepping ingredients
Chef’s knife For chopping garlic, herbs
Measuring cups/spoons For accurate ingredient use

Ingredients

1 lb Cheese tortellini Fresh or frozen
2 tablespoon Olive oil
3 Garlic cloves Minced
0.5 cup Sun-dried tomatoes Chopped, oil-packed recommended
1 cup Heavy cream
0.5 cup Chicken broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
2 tablespoon Fresh basil Chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper To taste
2 cups Fresh spinach Optional, stirred in at the end

Instructions

Cook tortellini in salted boiling water until al dente.
Mince garlic, chop sun-dried tomatoes, measure remaining ingredients.
Sauté garlic in olive oil, then add sun-dried tomatoes.
Stir in cream, broth, seasoning; simmer to thicken slightly.
Lower heat and whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
Stir in chopped fresh basil.
Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Toss tortellini in sauce, stir in spinach if using.
Plate with extra basil, Parmesan, and black pepper.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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