Tortellini with Spinach and Ricotta

Name: Tortellini with Spinach and Ricotta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 12 oz cheese tortellini; 1 tbsp salt (for pasta water); 2 cups fresh spinach; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 0.5 tsp nutmeg; 0.5 tsp salt

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Cheese-filled tortellini with a creamy spinach and ricotta sauce.

prep_time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Appetizer, Main course (Entrée)

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Equipment

Large Pot
skillet

Ingredients

Pasta

12 oz cheese tortellini
1 tbsp salt for pasta water

Sauce

2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup ricotta cheese
0.5 cup heavy cream
0.5 tsp nutmeg
0.5 tsp salt

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Instructions

Boil a large pot of water, add salt, and cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
Stir in ricotta cheese, heavy cream, nutmeg, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
Toss tortellini in the sauce and serve immediately.

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Notes

Garnish with extra ricotta. Use frozen spinach if fresh is unavailable.

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Keyword Ricotta, Spinach, Tortellini

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