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Tortellini with Spinach and Ricotta

Cheese-filled tortellini with a creamy spinach and ricotta sauce.
prep_time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main course (Entrée)
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 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

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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