Description
Creamy Skillet Tortellini with Sweet Potato and Spinach is a delightful one-pan meal that brings together tender tortellini, vibrant sweet potatoes, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this dish offers a balance of flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving more. With minimal cleanup and quick preparation, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 8 oz), peeled and diced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Peel and dice the sweet potato into half-inch cubes. Mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes and garlic; sauté until slightly softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until sweet potatoes are tender (approximately 10 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and smoked paprika; let bubble for another 3-5 minutes.
- Fold in tortellini and spinach; cook until tortellini is tender (3-5 minutes).
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, stir gently, serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg