This creamy and comforting vegetarian pasta dish can be on the table in under 15 minutes – and it only uses one pan!
On busy days when you just don’t feel like cooking, a bowl of comforting Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini may be just what you need. To save time, store-bought tortellini is cooked directly in a rich garlicky sauce. The best part? This super fast pasta dish is made entirely in one pot and takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish!
You can top your tortellini with freshly grated parmesan and enjoy it as a complete meal on its own, but a simple side salad or garlic bread would make great additions. Leftovers (if there are any!) can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container, or frozen for up to 3 months
Can you make Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini ahead of time?
Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Is Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini suitable for leftovers?
Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container, or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before use. Reheat in the microwave.
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Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini
“… it’s just so easy & delicious.” Share Pin Recipe PrintIngredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
- 700 g (2½ cups) passata
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 500 g (1 lb) fresh ricotta and spinach tortellini (from the refrigerator aisle at the supermarket)
- ¼ bunch basil leaves, picked
- 50 g (½ cup) freshly grated parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the garlic – Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the passata and water – Add the passata and 250 ml (1 cup) of water to the pan.
- Add the seasonings – Add the salt, pepper and sugar and bring to the boil.
- Add the pasta – Add the tortellini directly to the pan, place the lid on, reduce to the lowest heat setting and cook for 2 minutes.
- Finish – Turn off the heat and stir through the fresh basil.
- Serve – Serve topped with parmesan.
Nutrition information
Disclaimer re gluten-free and dairy-free recipes
caz says:
highly recommend for a quick meal. sauce is delicious with the tortellini. I recommended adding a box of cherry tomatoes and other things to be more filling. partner didn’t know there wasn’t meat (meatlover) and he loved it. thanks for your hard work in making easy recipes and making our job easier by doing meal plans. saves a lot of time.
Nicole says:
Hi Caz, so happy you enjoyed this! 🙌🏻 I totally agree … it’s so yummy that you don’t miss the meat. Love the sound of the extra cherry toms. Thank you so much for your beautiful comments and the rating, too, they mean so much. 🥰 Nic x
tracykeegan says:
Amazing, easy meal. Whole family enjoyed it.
Will definitely be a regular when I just can’t be bothered cooking as it’s just so easy & delicious.