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One Pot Pasta Meals with Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Tortellini

There’s something comforting about one pot pasta meals that makes them feel like a warm hug after a long day. This creamy spinach and mushroom tortellini is one of those recipes that you keep in your back pocket for when you want something hearty, easy, and a little indulgent without turning your kitchen into a disaster zone. I still remember the first time I tried making tortellini at home. Let’s just say the kitchen looked like a flour bomb had exploded, and half the pasta stuck together like long-lost cousins who didn’t want to be separated. But this recipe? It saves you from all that chaos. You just toss everything in one pot, let it simmer, and you’ve got a creamy, cheesy dish that feels restaurant-worthy with almost no effort. If you’re like me and love easy tortellini recipes that don’t require an army of pans or hours of clean-up, you’ll want to bookmark this one. It blends the earthiness of mushrooms with the fresh bite of spinach, all wrapped in tender tortellini pasta. Whether you’re looking for tortellini dinner recipes to serve a crowd or simple recipes using tortellini for a cozy night in, this dish checks every box.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: easy tortellini recipes, One Pot Pasta Meals, Recipes Using Tortellini, recipes with tortellini, Tortellini Dinner Recipes, tortellini pasta recipes, tortellini recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 250 g mushrooms, sliced
  • 400 g cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cooking until softened.
  2. Stir in the mushrooms and cook until golden brown.
  3. Add the tortellini, cream, salt, pepper, and a splash of water. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  5. Toss in the spinach and cook just until wilted.
  6. Stir in parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Serve hot with extra parmesan sprinkled on top.