This recipe came about when my husband was out of town a few weeks ago. I wanted to eat healthy, but I also wanted some pasta! So, I compromised by making a pasta with a somewhat healthier sauce. And my spinach and tomato tortellini was born! This recipe is very easy and quick to make. It’s also super kid friendly, my toddler gobbled it right up! This is a perfect weeknight meal you can throw together without a lot of prep work.
This biggest prep step you’ll have to do is to chop up the onions, saute them with garlic, and cook down the spinach. You could even cut this step in half by using pre-cooked frozen spinach if you wanted! If you’re really wanting to cut down on prep time, buy a pack of pre-chopped onions to use, because why not?
Spinach and Tomato Tortellini Recipe:
Spinach & Tomato Tortellini
Ingredients
- 1 package of tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2-3 cups of fresh spinach
- 1 small yellow onion- chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 full tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can diced tomatoes (I used the garlic and basil flavored one)
- Optional: Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large pan
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds or so)
- Add chopped onion and cook several minutes, stirring around
- Add spinach and cook down, you will have to mix it around a little
- Once the spinach is cooked down, mix in the tomatoes (do not drain) and cook until well heated through.
- Drain the tortellini and dish it out, then add sauce to each serving
- Add Parmesan cheese to serve
Bon Appetit!
What’s your favorite easy weeknight recipe? Be sure to check out more of my easy weeknight recipes such as my Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Pork or my Easy Spinach and Ham Quiches!
Farin Vazquez says
September 22, 2014 at 12:55 pmI am a pasta lover, but a creamy pasta lover for the most part. But this looks great! And I know it's definitely a lot healthier than what I normally do. Thanks for the recipe!
Farin
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Jessica Holoka says
September 22, 2014 at 12:56 pmYum! This looks so good. I love tortellini!
Nikki Vergakes says
September 22, 2014 at 1:00 pmwanting to eat healthy but still wanting pasta… sounds like my life
Jacquelyn @justjacq says
September 22, 2014 at 4:13 pmI love adding peas to any pasta dish when I'm craving pasta. It bulks up the fiber count and it's a yummy green veggie! And if asparagus is in season I add that too!
Miss Angie says
September 22, 2014 at 9:13 pmThat looks so tasty! I LOVE Tortellini!
Jamie @ SnapGinger Blog says
September 22, 2014 at 10:35 pmOh this looks completely delicious!! This is a perfect use for the last big bunch of tomatoes I picked this weekend!
WoodsofBellTrees says
September 23, 2014 at 4:45 amHoly yum! I just had dinner, but I could totally go for a big bowl of this!
Mila Furman says
October 1, 2014 at 3:31 pmLove me some tortellini!!! This looks AWESOME!
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