Balsamic Tortellini
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Balsamic Tortellini recipe! Packed with tender cheese-filled tortellini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and nutrient-rich baby spinach, this dish is all about bold Mediterranean flavors. A drizzle of tangy balsamic vinegar and a touch of garlic-infused olive oil add depth, while freshly grated Parmesan and fragrant basil bring the finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick, satisfying meal perfect for busy evenings. Serve this irresistible pasta dish warm for a comforting, vegetarian-friendly dinner that’s bursting with freshness and elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Cheese tortellini
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, usually around 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the tortellini is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Toss the cherry tomatoes into the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes until they begin to soften and burst, gently pressing them with a spatula to release their juices.
Add the balsamic vinegar, spinach, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and allow the mixture to simmer for 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring that the balsamic mixture coats the pasta evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil over the dish.
Serve warm, garnished with extra basil or Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 3308 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.7 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 47.8 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 744 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 799 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
