# Tortellini with Creamy Lemon Spinach Sauce

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large pot
- large pan
- fork
- knife
- grater
- wooden spoon
- whisk

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM2G3gFT8/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/443ca5ad-b627-402b-ad83-e30b12cb7aa4
- Extracted: 2024-11-25

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