Description
A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish featuring creamy lemon sauce and tender spinach tortellini. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (19 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the refrigerated tortellini and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until tortellini is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, you can add more Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust lemon juice to your preference.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American