Tortellini with Creamy Lemon Spinach Sauce
Directions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add tortellini, and cook according to package directions.
- 2In a large pan, add butter and olive oil over low/medium heat.
- 3Add garlic, pepper, and red pepper flakes and sauté for about a minute.
- 4Add heavy whipping cream and simmer for about 3 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
- 5Add lemon juice, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
- 6Add lemon zest and parmesan cheese, mix until melted and sauce thickens.
- 7Add spinach, cooked tortellini, and some pasta water; combine.
- 8Add more pasta water if needed; season to taste.
- 9Top with fresh cracked pepper, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, and basil.
Ingredients
- 250 grams tortellini
- 1 1/3 cup butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 3 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 1/3 cup pasta water
- 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 lemon
- 1 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0 basil
Equipment
large potlarge panforkknifegraterwooden spoonwhisk
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