Best 8 Spinach Cheese Tortellini Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile spinach and cheese tortellini recipes, ranging from classic Italian dishes to innovative fusion creations. Discover the harmonious blend of delicate spinach and creamy cheese fillings enveloped in tender tortellini pasta. Explore a variety of sauces, from classic tomato or creamy pesto to zesty lemon butter or hearty meat-based sauces, each enhancing the flavors of the tortellini in unique ways. Whether you prefer a quick and easy skillet meal, a comforting soup, or an elegant baked casserole, our collection offers something for every taste and occasion. Join us on this culinary adventure as we delve into the delightful world of spinach and cheese tortellini.

Recipes included in the article:

- Classic Spinach and Cheese Tortellini with Tomato Sauce: A timeless combination of flavors, this recipe features a simple yet delicious tomato sauce that perfectly complements the delicate filling of the tortellini.
- One-Pot Spinach and Cheese Tortellini Skillet: Experience the convenience of a quick and easy one-pot meal with this skillet recipe. Sautéed vegetables, juicy chicken, and a creamy sauce come together in a symphony of flavors.
- Spinach and Cheese Tortellini with Pesto Sauce: Elevate your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of pesto in this recipe. Fresh basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese create a luscious sauce that pairs beautifully with the tortellini.
- Spinach and Cheese Tortellini Soup: Embrace the warmth and comfort of a hearty soup on a chilly day. This recipe combines tender tortellini, a flavorful vegetable broth, and an array of vegetables in a satisfying and nourishing dish.
- Baked Spinach and Cheese Tortellini Casserole: Create a showstopping main course with this baked casserole. Layers of tortellini, cheese, and a creamy sauce are topped with a golden-brown crust, making it a perfect dish for special occasions.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM-SPINACH CREAM SAUCE



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Cheesy tortellini in a creamy mushroom and spinach sauce with sausage.

Provided by Gary Long

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Tortellini Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 Italian sausages, removed from casings and crumbled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tomatoes, diced
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
2 cremini mushrooms, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup heavy cream
¾ cup milk
½ cup finely shredded Italian cheese blend
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (9 ounce) packages tri-colored cheese-filled tortellini

Steps:

  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat; add tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring as needed.
  • Combine cream, milk, cheese, and flour in a bowl. Add to the tomato mixture and return to a simmer. Stir occasionally until reduced, about 15 minutes.
  • While the sauce is reducing, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tortellini and boil gently until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain the tortellini. Mix with the tomato sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 884.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY TOMATO AND SPINACH SAUCE



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This is a copycat recipe from a local chain of restaurants. They took it off their menu, so I had to develop my own. It turned out so good, it might be just better than the original. Garnish with more basil and Parmesan.

Provided by dat1guy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and oil reserved
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-sized pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup whipping cream
⅔ cup dry white wine
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 cup heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top but skin is nearly soft, about 2 minutes. Drain well.
  • Slice sun-dried tomatoes thinly. Heat 1 tablespoon reserved tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet; saute until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in sun-dried tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cream, and white wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a separate dish. Add spinach and basil to the skillet and stir. Increase heat slightly and boil until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Return chicken and cooked tortellini to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes more. Stir in Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 461.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SPINACH CHEESE TORTELLINI



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In Greenbrier, Arkansas, Jamie Staggs whips up this creamy pasta dish for potlucks. "It's a hit at every gathering," she says. "I serve it from the slow cooker to keep it warm."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large tomato, diced
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add the spinach and tomato; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Drain tortellini; add to skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH FRESH SPINACH CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Pasta

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb. fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 bag (3 c.) prewashed baby- spinach leaves
2 tsp. bottled minced garlic
1/2c. half-and-half or cream
1/4c. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring 21/2quarts lightly salted water to a boil in a covered 4 1/2-quart Dutch oven or soup pot. When the water reaches a rapid boil, add the pasta and cook until tender, according to package directions. While water comes to a boil and the tortellini cooks, make the sauce: Chop the bacon into small pieces and set aside. Slice the tomatoes in half and set aside. In an extra-deep 12-inch skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the bacon and the prewashed spinach to the pan and cover. Cook, covered, for 1 to 2 minutes, then toss, cover and cook for an additional minute or until the spinach just wilts. Add the garlic and tomatoes and stir and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and add the half-and-half. Heat on very low until the pasta is ready. (Do not boil the sauce or it will curdle.) If the sauce becomes too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons of pasta water and stir well. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the tortellini and toss with the sauce. To serve, divide among six pasta bowls and top with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

3 CHEESE TORTELLINI/ROASTED PEPPER/ZUCCHINI & SPINACH



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Tortellini ai Tre Formaggi con Peperoni Rossi Arrosto, Zucchini e Spinaci. This dish is easy to prepare, is healthy(?) and it looks very pretty! Barilla web site. Serve with white wine.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

13 ounces barilla cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
2 cups zucchini, diced
1 cup roasted red pepper, thinly sliced
9 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
1 cup fresh tomato, diced
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
salt, to taste
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
some cherry tomatoes (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Cook Tortellini according to directions on package.
  • While Tortellini cooks:.
  • Sauté onion in oil for 5 minutes in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add zucchini and pepper, cook for 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt & crushed red pepper, if desired.
  • Add red peppers and baby spinach and sauté for 1 additional minute.
  • Drain Tortellini and mix with sauce in skillet.
  • Stir in tomatoes and serve
  • Parmesan cheese for serving, if desired.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH SPINACH



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Simple and delicious.

Provided by Autumn

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ head cauliflower, broken into florets
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups vodka marinara sauce
5 ounces fresh spinach, trimmed
1 (20 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Put cauliflower in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the cauliflower and toss to coat; spread onto a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast in preheated oven until browning along the edges, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Bring vodka sauce to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, add spinach, cover the pot, and cook at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add frozen tortellini and cook at a boil until the tortellini float to the surface and the filling is hot, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Gently stir cauliflower into the tortellini. Pour warm sauce over the mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 767.5 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH BEANS AND SPINACH



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Make and share this Cheese Tortellini With Beans and Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Deb Wolf

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can white beans
9 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet red pepper, cored and diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Italian spices
4 cups fresh Baby Spinach, washed and dried (I use one bag of pre-washed.)
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse beans; leave in colander.
  • Prepare tortellini according to package directions. When cooked, drain over the beans and leave both to drain.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet; add sweet red peppers, garlic and Italian seasoning.
  • Cook 3-5 minutes until the peppers are tender.
  • Add reserved olive oil, beans and tortellini. Toss to combine. Cook over medium heat until heated through.
  • Add spinach, toss to combine. Cook just until spinach begins to wilt.
  • Top with parmesan cheese.

CHEESE TORTELLINI SOUP W/ KIELBASA, WHITE BEANS, SPINACH RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Cheese Tortellini Soup w/ Kielbasa, White Beans, Spinach Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by mytastytreasures

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 Tablespoons olive oil
12 oz thinly sliced fully cooked
smoked kielbasa
1/2 cup diced onion
4 cloves garlic ,minced
1 1/2 teaspoons choped fresh thyme or
1/2 teaspoon dried
Scant 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
5 cans chicken broth (low salt) 14 oz
each
1 can diced tmatoes with liquid (I
use fire roasted) 14.5 oz
1 can (15 oz) white cannellini beans,
rinsed and drained
1 pkg. 9oz fresh cheese tortellini
1/2 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed,
dried, tough stems removed
Grated Parmesan cheese , for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the kielbasa, garlic, onion, thyme, and red pepper flakes and saute until browned, about 12 minutes. ( I threw the garlic in after about 8 minutes of cooking.. didn't want it to burn.) Add the broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil . Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the beans and tortellini to the soup. Simmer until the pasta is just tender to the bite, about 10 minutes. Stir the spinach into the soup and turn off the heat; let stand for about 2 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving. ** Please note , add tortellini at another time if you aren't going to eat this all right away. It will become mushy if stored and absorbs some of the soup. I recommend boiling it as needed al dente, then throwing it in the soup for a couple of minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and color than frozen spinach. If using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw and drain it thoroughly before using.
  • Don't overcook the tortellini: Tortellini should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked tortellini will be mushy and bland.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta are all good choices.
  • Season the dish to taste: This dish should be seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other spices, such as Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes, to taste.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The tortellini will start to absorb the sauce and become mushy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Spinach and cheese tortellini is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to make ahead of time and reheat for lunch or dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your spinach and cheese tortellini turns out perfectly every time.

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