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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Tortellini
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
- 2
Cook Tortellini
Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of tortellini. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- 3
Drain
Once cooked, drain the tortellini and set aside, reserving a little pasta water for later.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In the same pot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Add 2 cups of halved cherry tomatoes to the pot. Cook until they soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Add Spinach
Stir in 3 cups of fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 7
Add Cream
Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Season
Add 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper to the sauce, stirring well.
- 9
Combine Tortellini
Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water until desired consistency is achieved.
- 10
Add Parmesan
Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
Serving
- 11
Plate the Dish
Serve the tortellini in bowls, garnishing each with fresh chopped basil and additional Parmesan cheese.
