Description

Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all enveloped in a rich, herb-speckled cream sauce. Perfect warm or chilled!

Ingredients

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12 oz cheese tortellini
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Cook tortellini in salted boiling water according to package directions (about 3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and half the fresh herbs. Cook until spinach wilts (1-2 minutes).
Pour in heavy cream over low heat, stirring continuously until sauce slightly thickens (3-4 minutes).
Toss in cooked tortellini and grated Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
Season with salt and a generous dust of freshly cracked black pepper. Top with fresh cherry tomato halves and remaining herbs right before serving warm or chilled.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Boiling/Sautéing
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 70mg