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Cheese Tortellini and Cauliflower with Creamy Spinach Marinara

Recipe courtesy of Albertsons
Servings 4
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 bags cauliflower florets 10 ounces each
  • 18 ounces cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1 jar marinara sauce 24 ounces
  • 8 fl oz heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 packages baby spinach 5 ounces each

Instructions

  • Fill large pot halfway with hot water, cover and bring to boil. Uncover then add cauliflower, tortellini and salt; stir for a few seconds. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes, or cook according to package instructions.
  • In separate large pot over medium heat, stir marinara sauce, cream, basil and black pepper to combine and bring sauce to simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes.
  • Wash and dry spinach.
  • When sauce has thickened, add spinach to pot in handfuls, waiting for spinach to wilt slightly before adding next handful. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  • When cauliflower and tortellini are done, drain and add to pot with creamy marinara sauce; stir to combine.
  • To serve, divide pasta between plates or bowls.
Course: Main Course