Tortellini Alfredo with Fresh Spinach

Shelf-stable tortellini and fresh spinach pair up with a delicious cheesy Alfredo sauce in this easy pasta dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 366 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 quarts water
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
• ½ stick butter
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry tortellini

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with 2 quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt 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 and the filling is hot, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat cream cheese, milk, butter, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir until cheeses have melted and sauce is smooth, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add spinach, and stir occasionally until spinach has wilted, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Drain tortellini, add to the sauce, and stir to combine. Garnish with tomato and remaining Parmesan cheese.