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Cheese Tortellini & Cauliflower with Creamy Spinach Marinara
- 15 min
- 2–6 servings
- 635 kcal / serving
- ★ 4.2 on Mealime
This dish combines tender tortellini with cauliflower in a creamy spinach marinara, delivering a comforting bite in a short weeknight window. The mix balances rich sauce with fresh greens for a quick, satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 1 (10 oz) bagcauliflower florets
- 9 ozcheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
- 4 fl ozheavy whipping cream
- ½ (24 oz) jarmarinara sauce
From the pantry: basil, dried, black pepper, salt
Cookware
colander · large pot · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · mixing bowls · stirring spoon
Directions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil, then salt lightly and add cauliflower and tortellini. Cook until just tender, about 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine marinara, heavy cream, and dried basil; warm the mixture over medium heat and simmer until slightly thickened, 3–4 minutes.
- While the sauce simmers, rinse and dry the spinach or use pre-washed greens.
- When the sauce has thickened, add spinach in small batches, letting each handful wilt before adding the next; keep cooking until all wilted, then remove from heat and cover to stay warm.
- Drain the cauliflower and tortellini, then return them to the pot. Pour in the creamy marinara and toss to coat evenly.
- Taste and adjust with a pinch of salt and pepper if needed, then spoon portions into bowls or onto plates.
- Serve with the creamy sauce coating the pasta and vegetables while hot, enjoying right away.
Two tips
- Prep the spinach in advance by washing and drying it; it stores well in the fridge for a short time.
- For a different texture, swap in more spinach greens or serve with a light sprinkle of black pepper.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 635 kcal
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 71 g
- Fat
- 32 g
- Fiber
- 9 g
- Sodium
- 1040 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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