By Frances Gonzalez
Tortellini w/ spinach lemon cream sauce
9 steps
Prep:1hCook:20min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:44:01 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
11
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories440.1 kcal (22%)
Total Fat35 g (50%)
Carbs22.4 g (9%)
Sugars1.9 g (2%)
Protein10.5 g (21%)
Sodium308.8 mg (15%)
Fiber1.1 g (4%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
Step 1
*Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil, add your tortellini and cook according to package directions.
tortellini250 grams
Step 2
*In the meantime, add your butter and olive oil to a large pan set to low/medium heat.
butterโ
cup
olive oil3 Tbsp
Step 3
*Add your fresh garlic, pepper, red pepper flakes and sautรฉ for about a minute.
cloves garlic2
pepperยผ tsp
red pepper flakesยผ tsp
Step 4
*Add your heavy whipping cream and bring to a simmer for about 3 minutes, or until it reduces slightly.
whipping cream1 cup
Step 5
*Once reduced, as the juice of your lemon, stirring often so the mixtures doesn't curdle.
lemon juiced1
Step 6
*Add your zest and parmesan cheese and mix until melted and sauce thickens.
lemon0.5
parmesan cheeseยพ cup
Step 7
*Add your spinach, cooked tortellini and a little bit of pasta water and combine.
tortellini250 grams
spinach2 cups
Step 8
*Add more pasta water if you need and taste for any additional seasonings here.
pasta waterโ
cup
Step 9
*Top with fresh cracked pepper, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, and basil!
parmesan cheeseยพ cup
pepperยผ tsp
Basil
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