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Creamy Tortellini Recipe – Vegetarian And Easy

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A quick and creamy vegetarian tortellini recipe featuring cheese-filled pasta tossed in a smooth sauce of milk, sour cream, and mozzarella with spinach, tomato, and herbs for a balanced, comforting meal.

Ingredients

15 oz (400 g) cheese tortellini, refrigerated

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1 small tomato, chopped

2 scallions, chopped

1/3 cup milk

2/3 cup sour cream

1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

1 1/2 cups baby spinach, fresh

2 tablespoons chopped parsley or basil

Parmesan cheese, for serving

Salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions until just al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add chopped scallions and tomato, cooking for 1–2 minutes until softened.
  4. Pour in the milk and sour cream, whisking to form a smooth sauce base.
  5. Add grated mozzarella and stir until melted. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen.
  6. Stir in spinach and chopped parsley or basil until the spinach wilts.
  7. Fold in the cooked tortellini, gently coating it in the creamy sauce.
  8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and extra herbs if desired.

Notes

Use fresh refrigerated tortellini for best texture; frozen can be used with adjusted cooking time.

Add red pepper flakes with the garlic for a subtle heat.

Stir in sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers for added flavor depth.

For a lighter version, use low-fat sour cream or substitute part of the milk with vegetable broth.

Leftovers can be stored up to 2 days; reheat gently with a splash of milk or water to restore creaminess.

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