How about building on the Tuscan theme with fresh Panzanella Salad? Looking for a quick, easy dinner that tastes like something truly spectacular? You’ve found it! This simple Tuscan tortellini sauce is shockingly good, especially because it is so easy to make! It’s absolutely perfect as a mid-week meal when you just don’t have time to spend in the kitchen.
Tortellini recipes
A pack of tortellini from your local supermarket is a great option for a quick dinner, and definitely a go-to in my house. Using pre-made pastas like this provide a shortcut to a tasty meal, and can be adapted in all sorts of ways. I’ve used tortellini in all sorts of ways, including a Chicken Meatball Soup. But my favourite is to make it with a simple cream sauce, as I did with this Creamy Tomato and Spinach Sauce. But this luxurious cream sauce adds sweet sun-dried tomatoes to the tender spinach is my go-to recipe when looking for a satisfying meal without putting in a lot of effort. It can be made in only 20 minutes, and that’s including the time it takes for the water to boil!
Ingredients
This sauce really pops because of the sweet flavour of sun-dried tomatoes. I understand that sun-dried tomatoes are no longer trendy, but that’s because they were overused, not because they lost their fantastic taste! I think it’s time to bring them back! They are just too good to ignore, and do so much to elevate creamy dishes like this with sweet, concentrated flavour. They are especially good in this recipe because the cream and cheese could feel too heavy on their own. The tomatoes, wine and spinach cut through just enough to bring balance to the sauce. The cheese and cream, though, are the backbone of this sauce. They add luxury to the dish, especially when infused with garlic and reduced white wine.
Serving suggestions
I’ve chosen spinach and ricotta tortellini, but pretty much any variety will work. Ravioli will also be a great choice. In fact, this sauce can be used with pretty much any pasta, stuffed or not! Because it is a rich sauce, a perfect side dish will be something fresh and light. I would choose a simple side salad, with a warm Garlic Bread to soak up any leftover sauce.
Storage and leftovers
It’s best to eat stuffed pasta like tortellini when it is fresh and hot. If you do wind up with leftovers, you can keep them refrigerated for 4-5 days in an airtight container. Leftovers can be reheated in a microwave. Unfortunately it is likely that the pasta will become a bit soggy, although leftovers will still taste just as good.
