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Marry Me Tortellini

Marry Me Tortellini

This Marry Me Tortellini is a quick and creamy pasta dish inspired by the viral 'Marry Me' chicken recipe known for its sun-dried tomato sauce.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 499 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Sauce and Pasta

  • 2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomato jar
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes from 1 pint
  • 2 medium shallots, chopped about ½ cup
  • cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 5 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped about 2 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper plus more for garnish
  • 1.5 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 20-ounce package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
  • 1 5-ounce package baby spinach about 5 cups
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese divided
  • 2 tablespoons loose small basil leaves loosely packed

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1½ cups cherry tomatoes and the chopped shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have mostly blistered and the liquid has released and started to evaporate, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, the chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add 1½ cups vegetable broth and ½ cup water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer; add tortellini. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes.
  • Add baby spinach; cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup peas, ½ cup cream, and ⅓ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano until incorporated.
  • Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons basil leaves and the remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 2½ tablespoons). Garnish with additional pepper, if desired.

Notes

Best enjoyed immediately, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 19gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 787mgPotassium: 604mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 291mgIron: 3mg
Keyword creamy pasta, date night, Easy Recipe, Marry Me Tortellini, one-pan dinner, Quick Dinner
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