Description
A hearty dish featuring beef tortellini topped with a creamy cheese and spinach pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g beef tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the beef tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, blend spinach, Parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic until finely chopped.
- Slowly add olive oil while blending to form a smooth pesto.
- Stir in ricotta cheese to create a creamy texture.
- Toss the cooked tortellini with the pesto sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor.
- Adjust garlic to taste.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the pesto is too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: beef tortellini, cheese pesto, spinach pesto, easy pasta recipe