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Get ready to impress with One-Pan Marry Me Tortellini! This 20–minute dish is made with cheese tortellini simmered in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce. It’s infused with garlic, fresh spinach, and parmesan. You’ll fall in love with every bite!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Total Comfort Food: Marry Me Tortellini is a dish so rich, creamy, and flavorful that it just might inspire a proposal!
- One-Pan Wonder: Everything cooks in a single pan, making cleanup a breeze. This is one of the best busy weeknight dinners!
- Restaurant-Quality at Home: This is a meal that feels fancy but is super quick and simple to make. It’s perfect for date night or a cozy family dinner. Serve it with my favorite Caesar salad and rolls for a complete meal!
Simple and Stunning!
This Marry Me tortellini is not only easy to throw together, but it is also an absolute show stopper! I almost didn’t want to eat it because it looked so beautiful in my pan! The reason it is so easy to throw together is because almost all of the ingredients are ready to go! Very minimal prep work is required. It all simmers in one pan, making cleanup a breeze! This delicious dish would be perfect for a fancy occasion or a simple week night dinner!
Ingredients For Marry Me Tortellini
How to Make One-Pan Marry Me Tortellini
So much flavor in this recipe, and you only need one pan and 20 minutes! Simply cook the sundried tomatoes and garlic, and add the remaining ingredients. Let the tortellini simmer, and allow the flavors to come together! Let’s get started!
- Sauté: Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tbsp oil from the jarred sun-dried tomatoes, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the Flour and Seasonings: Add the all-purpose flour, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Stir into the tomato mixture to create a roux.
- Simmer Broth: Whisk in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Stir in the Tortellini: Add the pasta and stir to coat it in the sauce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Turn off the heat and add heavy cream, chopped fresh spinach, and grated parmesan cheese. Stir and heat until the spinach wilts. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, if needed. Garnish Marry me tortellini with red pepper flakes, and enjoy!
Tortellini Tips and Variations
Here are some ideas for making this one-pan Marry Me tortellini recipe your own. It’s really easy to change up!
- Can I add protein? If you’re looking to add protein to this recipe, try adding chicken, sausage, or bacon! Any of those options would be tasty!
- What if I don’t like spinach? Use chopped fresh basil in place of the spinach if you prefer. I love the added pop of color and nutrition that the spinach or basil adds to this dish.
- What kind of tortellini should I use? We love cheese tortellini, but you can use spinach or sausage tortellini as well. I prefer refrigerated tortellini over frozen, but frozen will also work. For frozen, add a few minutes to the cooking time when you add it to the pan.
Leftover One-Pan Marry Me Tortellini
I hope you have leftover one-pan Marry Me tortellini because it makes the best lunch the next day! The only problem is that everyone will be fighting over them.
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I don’t recommend freezing the leftovers.
- Reheat: Heat individual potions in the microwave until warmed through. If the tortellini has absorbed too much liquid, add a splash of heavy cream or milk before warming.
More Delicious ‘Marry Me’ Recipes
These are called ‘Marry Me’ for good reason! The bold, cozy flavors are so good it will be love at first bite! Check it out! Let me know which one you want to try!
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil from the jarred sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Stir into the tomato mixture to create a roux.
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Whisk in the 2 cups chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes until it starts to thicken.
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Add 1 (18-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini and stir to coat them in the sauce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes to cook the tortellini.
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Turn off the heat and add 1 cup heavy cream, 2 cups chopped fresh spinach, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese. Stir and heat until the spinach wilts.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with red pepper flakes,, and enjoy!
Calories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 11gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 714mgPotassium: 1162mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2895IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
