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Marry Me Tortellini (One-Pan Recipe)

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: marry me tortellini
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 821kcal
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this one-pan Marry Me Tortellini features cheese tortellini simmered in a rich sun-dried tomato and Parmesan cream sauce. The perfect pasta dish for date nights, Valentine’s Day, or an easy weeknight dinner!
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Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan (12-inch)
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Microplane or box grater
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Airtight containers for storage

Ingredients

  • 1 package cheese tortellini 20 oz (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh spinach optional
  • Extra Parmesan & basil for garnish

Instructions

Sauté the garlic & build flavor

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    2 tbsp olive oil
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    3 cloves garlic
  • Stir in flour, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
    1 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Simmer the tortellini in the sauce

  • Add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, Stir well.
    ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Add tortellini directly into the sauce and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
    1 package cheese tortellini

Melt the cheese & finish the dish

  • Lower heat to medium-low, stir in Heavy Cream, Parmesan cheese, and season with salt & black pepper.
    1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, Salt & black pepper
  • If adding spinach, stir it in now and let it wilt for 1 minute.
    1 cup fresh spinach

Serve & enjoy

  • Garnish with extra Parmesan & fresh basil.
    Extra Parmesan & basil
  • Serve immediately with garlic bread or a side salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 821kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 887mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1804IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 427mg | Iron: 6mg