# Tortellini w/ Spinach in a Lemon Cream Sauce

This dish is so easy to whip together and is the definition of comfort.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large pot
- large pan

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammymontgoms/video/7237167081668529414
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/351696d4-b8fc-48da-ae55-974c7fe5c3ab
- Extracted: 2026-02-12

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