Tortellini w/ Spinach in a Lemon Cream Sauce

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Get some tortellini into some boiling water.
  2. 2Add butter, olive oil, garlic, and spices to a pan set to low/medium heat and sauté for about a minute.
  3. 3Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer for about 3 minutes, or until it reduces slightly.
  4. 4Add the juice of a lemon, mixing often so the mixture doesn't curdle.
  5. 5Add lemon zest and Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and the sauce thickens.
  6. 6Add roughly chopped spinach and cooked tortellini to the pan.
  7. 7Add some pasta water and combine.
  8. 8Top with more fresh parm, more lemon zest, and lots of fresh cracked pepper.

Ingredients

  • 250 grams tortellini
  • 0.33 cup butter
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 0.75 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
  • 0.33 cup Reserved pasta water
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 0.5 lemon, zest
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Basil for topping

Equipment

large potlarge pan

Tips

  • As you add your lemon juice, make sure you're mixing it as you do so that the sauce doesn't curdle.