One Pan Marry Me Tortellini
If you’ve been anywhere near the internet lately, you’ve seen the Marry Me craze — that creamy sun-dried tomato sauce so good it supposedly earns you a marriage proposal. Well friends, I’ve got the tortellini version, and I have a feeling it’s about to become your new favorite easy 30-minute meal. Let me introduce you to my One Pan Marry Me Tortellini recipe.
This chicken tortellini recipe variation is great with chicken, Italian sausage, or bacon. Brown your protein first, set it aside, then stir it back in at the end so it stays tender.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or low and slow on the stove. If the pasta has absorbed a lot of the sauce, add a tablespoon or two of broth or heavy cream to bring it back to life.
Just a gentle warmth. If you’re serving picky eaters, leave the red pepper flakes out entirely, or set them on the table for anyone who wants a little kick.
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Ingredient Notes
- Oil from the jar of sundried tomatoes — liquid gold, don’t drain it! Olive oil works in a pinch.
- Sun-dried tomatoes — drained and chopped.
- Fresh garlic — freshly minced beats garlic powder here.
- All purpose flour — thickens the sauce.
- Italian seasoningCrushed red pepper flakes — for a little kick. Skip for the kiddos.
- Chicken broth — or vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian.
- Refrigerated cheese-filled tortelliniHeavy cream — this is what makes the sauce so silky.
- Parmesan cheese — freshly grated melts best. Fresh spinachSalt and black pepper — just a pinch of salt; the broth and parmesan bring plenty.
One Pan Merry Me Tortellini
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil from the jar of sundried tomatoes, the drained and chopped sundried tomatoes, and the garlic.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the flour, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and stir until combined.
- Add the chicken broth and whisk until fully combined, then bring to a boil. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Add the tortellini and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the tortellini to cook.
- Turn off the heat and add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and spinach. Stir until the spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and additional parmesan cheese if desired.
One Pan Marry Me Tortellini
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sundried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 18 oz package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil from the jar of sundried tomatoes, the drained and chopped sundried tomatoes, and the garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add the flour, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and stir until combined.
- Add the chicken broth and whisk until fully combined, then bring to a boil. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Add the tortellini and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the tortellini to cook.
- Turn off the heat and add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and spinach. Stir until the spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
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