10-minute tortellini

Health score
20%
10-minute tortellini
10 min.
2
498kcal

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If you're looking for a quick yet delightful dish that showcases the simplicity of good ingredients, look no further than this 10-minute tortellini recipe. Perfectly crafted for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, this dish blends the rich flavors of spinach and ricotta tortellini with the freshness of juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant parsley. In just a matter of minutes, you can have a vibrant meal that pleases both the palate and the eye.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility; it can be served as a side dish, a light lunch, or even a main course. The combination of tender tortellini and bursting tomatoes is elevated by a sprinkle of finely grated parmesan, making each bite a creamy, savory delight. Plus, it's a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet without sacrificing flavor.

What’s more, this meal is not only easy to prepare but also packs a satisfying caloric punch, ensuring you feel full and content. With just a few pantry staples and minimal cooking time, you can create a culinary experience that rivals your favorite Italian restaurant. So grab your frying pan and let’s get cooking—deliciousness is just 10 minutes away!

Ingredients

  • 250 spinach tortellini fresh
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • 250 cherry tomatoes 
  • 40 parsley roughly chopped
  • tbsp parmesan finely grated

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Boil the pasta for 2 mins until just cooked. Meanwhile, heat the oil in the frying pan and sizzle the tomatoes until they start to blister.
  2. When pasta is cooked, drain it quickly, reserving some cooking water.
  3. Put the tomatoes back on a high heat. Tip in the pasta, parsley, a splash of cooking water and most of the parmesan. Bubble everything together, season with black pepper and salt if you want.
  4. Serve with remaining parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories498kcal
Protein17.65%
Fat31.26%
Carbs51.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.5
Glycemic Load
0.26
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
17.34347815099%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
43.1mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Kaempferol
0.31mg
Myricetin
2.98mg
Quercetin
0.93mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:498.48kcal
24.92%
Fat:17.48g
26.9%
Saturated Fat:5.74g
35.89%
Carbohydrates:64.27g
21.42%
Net Carbohydrates:59.24g
21.54%
Sugar:6.84g
7.6%
Cholesterol:63.85mg
21.28%
Sodium:781.49mg
33.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.21g
44.43%
Vitamin K:335.84µg
319.85%
Vitamin C:55.1mg
66.79%
Vitamin A:2708.38IU
54.17%
Calcium:366.1mg
36.61%
Iron:4.3mg
23.91%
Fiber:5.03g
20.14%
Vitamin E:1.87mg
12.5%
Folate:47.17µg
11.79%
Potassium:390.27mg
11.15%
Phosphorus:98.65mg
9.86%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.24%
Copper:0.13mg
6.3%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.18%
Magnesium:24.55mg
6.14%
Vitamin B3:0.95mg
4.74%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.34%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.24%
Zinc:0.6mg
3.97%
Selenium:2.33µg
3.33%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.75%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.5%