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    Creamy Mozzarella Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Spinach Tortellini

    By Julia | Updated: Mar 01, 2018 | Published: May 17, 2016 | 48 Comments

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    Creamy Mozzarella Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Spinach Tortellini Recipe - delicious, easy, weeknight dinner, made in 30 minutes! You'll love the combination of flavors (garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and basil) along with the super creamy Mozzarella cheese sauce!

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    Next time you see tortellini in your local grocery store, you know what recipe you can make - this creamy tortellini packed with veggies: sun-dried tomatoes, basil and spinach, and smothered in a creamy Mozzarella sauce!

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    Use fresh basil and fresh baby spinach leaves for best results - see the recipe below for details.

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    Enjoy your dinner!

    4.65 from 173 votes

    Creamy Mozzarella Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Spinach Tortellini

    This recipe takes only 30 minutes!  You'll love the combination of flavors (garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and basil) along with the super creamy Mozzarella cheese sauce coating the tortellini.  
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 449 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes in oil in a jar, drained from oil
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil from sun-dried tomatoes
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 3 ounces baby spinach
    • 1 â…“ cups half and half
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • â…› teaspoon paprika
    • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
    • 6 fresh basil leaves chopped
    • 10 oz tortellini uncooked
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese shredded, to serve
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    Instructions 

    • Heat sun-dried tomatoes and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet on medium heat, add minced garlic and cook for about a minute. Add fresh spinach and continue cooking and stirring on medium heat until spinach just starts to wilt. Add half and half, ¼ teaspoon of salt, paprika and bring to boil, reduce to simmer and add mozzarella cheese. Stir to melt. Add chopped fresh basil.
    • Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain, rinse.
    • Add cooked tortellini to the sauce, mix to coat, warm on medium-low heat. Taste, add more salt if needed (¼ teaspoon salt that you already added in a previous step should be perfect) .
    • When serving, top with grated Parmesan cheese.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Creamy Mozzarella Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Spinach Tortellini
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    449
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    23
    g
    35
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    11
    g
    69
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    72
    mg
    24
    %
    Sodium
     
    708
    mg
    31
    %
    Potassium
     
    478
    mg
    14
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    40
    g
    13
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    20
    g
    40
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2545
    IU
    51
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    10.1
    mg
    12
    %
    Calcium
     
    362
    mg
    36
    %
    Iron
     
    3.2
    mg
    18
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Dominique

      March 30, 2025 at 1:48 pm

      This is one of the best pasta recipes I have ever eaten!!! I made it without Spinach (mine was wilted) and Basil(Allergy). It was sooo good that I enjoyed it the next night for dinner as well. I used Frozen Tortellini cooked (per directions, drained and quick rinse), added Italian Seasonings and served with a salad on the side. It was so good that I recommended to a friend that used to be a private chef... Thank you for this recipe..

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 31, 2025 at 11:44 am

        Oh Wow, Dominique, I am so flattered by your comment! 🙂 🙂 Thank you for your amazing review! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Brittney DiBetta

      May 13, 2024 at 2:15 pm

      This was restaurant quality! My Italian husband gave it to thumbs up. This will be on my rotation of meals!

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      • Julia

        May 15, 2024 at 6:30 pm

        Thank you, Brittney, I am so flattered by your review! 🙂 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kris

      February 21, 2023 at 8:00 pm

      I followed this recipe while adding a few personal touches to it! I added some chicken and shrimp also added green beans in addition to the spinach! Overall great recipe will definitely be using this again.

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 18, 2023 at 9:08 pm

        Kris, thank you for trying this recipe and I love your additions! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Meghan Harmon

      June 30, 2018 at 9:32 pm

      Made this for dinner tonight. Added chicken pieces and wow just wow tasted amazing. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 01, 2018 at 3:53 pm

        You're very welcome! I am glad you liked this recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Lesley

      April 18, 2018 at 8:36 pm

      Absolutely loved the CREAMY MOZZARELLA SUN-DRIED TOMATO BASIL SPINACH TORTELLINI! It is definitely a new favorite, and will be made often!

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 03, 2018 at 5:29 pm

        Thank you! So glad to hear that! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Elizabeth

      March 13, 2018 at 12:14 pm

      Can I substitute half and half with milk to make healthier?

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 14, 2018 at 5:00 pm

        Yes, you can use milk instead of half and half. But do make sure to cook sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil before adding milk - it heats up the pan, and also adds some oils to the milk which will help to make the creamy sauce once you add the cheese.

        Reply
    7. Amber

      February 10, 2018 at 7:15 pm

      I make this often and the family loves it. I made with fresh mozzarella this time and it got clumpy but the flavor is still good.

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 24, 2018 at 12:15 am

        Glad you liked it! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Cherie

      January 22, 2018 at 11:34 pm

      Tried this tonight and was disappointed in the outcome. After putting the mozze cheese in it just clumped up with the spinach. I never turned creamy. Could it be the cheese I used or the half and half? I used target brand mozze and fat free half and half. Looking for suggestions.,,,

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      • Julia

        February 26, 2018 at 5:37 pm

        Thank you for stopping by! I would not use fat free half and half. I always use just regular half and half. The fat in half and half really helps to create a smooth texture when melting the cheese. For cheese, I just use regular shredded Mozzarella cheese. Make sure to bring the half and half to boil, then add the cheese and keep stirring on boil constantly until the cheese starts to melt. When you see it melting, reduce heat to medium, keep stirring until it becomes very smooth, then reduce to simmer.

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    9. Julie

      January 14, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      Thanks for the great ideas always using fresh healthy ingredients . Just made this, turned out delicious. I did not use sun dried tomatoes. The family does not like there texture, so I tried with fresh cherry/grape tomatoes. And I was completely out of basil, no fresh no dried, only to figure out half way through. Did without, and it still taste great, but would love some basil. Thanks again this one is going in the rotation for a while

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      • Julia

        February 26, 2018 at 7:40 pm

        Julie, you are so welcome! I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe. Good to know that it worked well with cherry/grape tomatoes and even without the basil!

        Reply
    10. Diana Briscoe

      December 21, 2017 at 7:07 pm

      Made this for dinner tonight. Delicious! I tasted it and am now impatiently waiting for dh to get home. Darn etiquette! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 01, 2018 at 5:48 pm

        You're very welcome!

        Reply
    11. Marie Pelliccione

      December 14, 2017 at 7:12 pm

      This was delicious and very easy to make.

      Reply
    12. Amanda

      December 06, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      This is DELICIOUS. I have made this dish several times and it's a hit every time. I loved it so much I have featured this recipe on my blog http://www.myloveforsaving.com in 2 of my weekly meal plans. Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to try more of your recipes.

      Reply
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