Tortellini with Creamy Lemon Spinach Sauce

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add tortellini, and cook according to package directions.
  2. 2Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add tortellini, and cook according to package directions.
  3. 3Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add tortellini, and cook according to package directions.
  4. 4In a large pan, add butter and olive oil over low/medium heat.
  5. 5In a large pan, add butter and olive oil over low/medium heat.
  6. 6In a large pan, add butter and olive oil over low/medium heat.
  7. 7Add garlic, pepper, and red pepper flakes and sauté for about a minute.
  8. 8Add garlic, pepper, and red pepper flakes and sauté for about a minute.
  9. 9Add garlic, pepper, and red pepper flakes and sauté for about a minute.
  10. 10Add heavy whipping cream and simmer for about 3 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
  11. 11Add heavy whipping cream and simmer for about 3 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
  12. 12Add heavy whipping cream and simmer for about 3 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
  13. 13Add lemon juice, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
  14. 14Add lemon juice, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
  15. 15Add lemon juice, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
  16. 16Add lemon zest and parmesan cheese, mix until melted and sauce thickens.
  17. 17Add lemon zest and parmesan cheese, mix until melted and sauce thickens.
  18. 18Add lemon zest and parmesan cheese, mix until melted and sauce thickens.
  19. 19Add spinach, cooked tortellini, and some pasta water; combine.
  20. 20Add spinach, cooked tortellini, and some pasta water; combine.
  21. 21Add spinach, cooked tortellini, and some pasta water; combine.
  22. 22Add more pasta water if needed; season to taste.
  23. 23Add more pasta water if needed; season to taste.
  24. 24Add more pasta water if needed; season to taste.
  25. 25Top with fresh cracked pepper, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, and basil.
  26. 26Top with fresh cracked pepper, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, and basil.
  27. 27Top with fresh cracked pepper, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, and basil.

Ingredients

  • 250 grams tortellini
  • 250 grams tortellini
  • 250 grams tortellini
  • 1 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/3 cup butter
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 3 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 3 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 3 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 1/3 cup pasta water
  • 1 1/3 cup pasta water
  • 1 1/3 cup pasta water
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 lemon
  • 1 1/2 lemon
  • 1 1/2 lemon
  • 1 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0 basil
  • 0 basil
  • 0 basil

Equipment

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