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Skillet Tortellini with Sweet Potato

Creamy Skillet Tortellini with Sweet Potato Bliss

This Skillet Tortellini with Sweet Potato is a comforting, creamy vegetarian dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing ingredients
  • 1 medium Sweet Potato Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Can use fresh thyme
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper Introduces gentle heat
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Can use chicken broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter option, use half-and-half
For the Pasta
  • 9 ounces Cheese Tortellini Fresh or frozen
For the Greens
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with thawed frozen spinach
For the Finish
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can use nutritional yeast for dairy-free

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and sauté for about 5–7 minutes until tender.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute until garlic is fragrant.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add cheese tortellini to the simmering sauce, cover the skillet, and cook for 8–10 minutes on low heat.
  5. Stir in fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
  6. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined, then remove from heat.
  7. Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with seasonal veggies or proteins as desired. Best enjoyed fresh before it thickens.

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