Marry Me Tortellini: The Ultimate Creamy Comfort Dish
Marry Me Tortellini: cheese tortellini in a creamy sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce with garlic, spinach and basil. One pan, ready in 20 minutes.
By Dora Ortiz
Inspired by the famous Marry Me Chicken, this version swaps chicken for pillowy cheese tortellini that cooks right in the sauce. Sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, parmesan and cream come together in a rich, rosy sauce that clings to every piece. One pan, 20 minutes, and very hard to stop eating.
Why You’ll Love It
- 20-minute dinner with no separate pot for pasta.
- Restaurant-worthy sauce made from a few simple ingredients.
- Easy to customize with chicken, sausage or extra vegetables.
Tips
Use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar. It’s already full of herby tomato flavor.
Don’t boil hard. A gentle simmer cooks the tortellini without splitting them open.
Add the parmesan off high heat. It melts smoothly instead of clumping.
Serving Ideas
Serve with garlic bread and a simple green salad with balsamic vinaigrette.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat over low heat with a splash of broth or milk to bring the sauce back together.
Recipe
Marry Me Tortellini: The Ultimate Creamy Comfort Dish
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 640
Ingredients
Instructions
- Build the flavor base. Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the Italian seasoning, paprika and red pepper flakes.
- Add the liquid. Pour in the broth and cream, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the tortellini. Add the tortellini directly to the sauce. Simmer, stirring gently, for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Make it creamy. Lower the heat and stir in the parmesan until melted, then add the spinach and stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve. Top with fresh basil and more parmesan and serve right away.
Notes
- Add protein: stir in sliced cooked chicken, Italian sausage or shrimp with the spinach.
- If the sauce gets too thick, loosen it with a splash of broth.
- Frozen tortellini works too; add 2 to 3 minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition is an estimate per serving: about 640 calories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Marry Me Tortellini?
It's based on the viral 'Marry Me Chicken' sauce, a creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce said to be so good it could earn a proposal.
Can I use half-and-half instead of cream?
Yes, but keep the heat low after adding the parmesan so the sauce doesn't separate, and expect a slightly thinner sauce.
Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes. Use vegetable broth and a vegetarian parmesan-style cheese, since traditional parmesan is made with animal rennet.
