Creamy Skillet Tortellini with Sweet Potato and Spinach
Dive into Creamy Skillet Tortellini with Sweet Potato and Spinach—a comforting dish that’s easy to prepare. Get ready to enjoy every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and sauté for about 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and heavy cream, allowing to simmer gently for 3–5 minutes.
- Add the cheese tortellini to the skillet; cover and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.
- Remove from heat and mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg