Creamy Skillet Tortellini with Sweet Potato and Spinach
Indulge in the warmth of Creamy Skillet Tortellini with Sweet Potato and Spinach. This dish combines tender cheese tortellini in a luscious heavy cream sauce, punctuated by the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and the vibrant freshness of spinach. Perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings, this recipe promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 1 cup, diced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Peel and dice the sweet potato into small cubes. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add sweet potatoes, and cook until tender (about 10-12 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach to the skillet, cooking until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream; stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente (3-5 minutes).
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese into the mixture, stirring until melted. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg