Marry Me Tortellini With Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

Name: Marry Me Tortellini With Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup white cooking wine; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp butter; 2 cups chicken broth; 20 oz cheese tortellini; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 3 cups fresh spinach; 2 oz cream cheese; Fresh parsley, for garnish; Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Marry Me Tortellini is a 15-minute one-pot pasta dish featuring tender tortellini in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with wilted spinach and Parmesan. It delivers restaurant-quality flavor without the complexity.

🌍Italian-American 🏷️Tortellini 🏷️Creamy pasta 🏷️One-pot meal 🏷️Weeknight dinner Sun-dried tomato

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Total

15 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$31–$51

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup white cooking wine
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp butter
2 cups chicken broth
20 oz cheese tortellini
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
3 cups fresh spinach
2 oz cream cheese
Fresh parsley, for garnishoptional
Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat.
2
Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, followed by the white cooking wine to deglaze the pot.
4
Whisk in the all-purpose flour, then add the butter and stir until melted.
5
Pour in the chicken broth, tortellini, and heavy cream. Stir everything together.
6
Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh spinach, stirring until the spinach begins to wilt.
7
Add the cream cheese and continue to stir until it has melted into the sauce and the sauce has thickened.
8
Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes for the tortellini to cook through.
9
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Mince garlic finely and bloom it in olive oil for 30 seconds before adding other aromatics to build a flavorful base without burning.
Whisk flour into butter off-heat to create a roux that thickens the sauce evenly; strain the sauce if lumps form.
Add spinach in batches at the end—it wilts rapidly and releases moisture that can thin the sauce if overcooked.
Use fresh or frozen tortellini, not dried; fresh cooks in 2–3 minutes and frozen in 4–5 minutes.

Substitutions

Chicken broth → vegetable broth or pasta water (note: reduces richness slightly)
Sun-dried tomato oil → extra virgin olive oil (note: omit if unavailable; use regular olive oil only)
Fresh spinach → frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (note: reduces texture slightly)
White cooking wine → dry vermouth or omit and add 1 tbsp lemon juice (note: omitting reduces depth)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of broth to restore sauce consistency.

Common Questions

Can I make Marry Me Tortellini ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare the sauce up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Add cooked tortellini and spinach just before serving to prevent sogginess.

What type of tortellini works best?

Fresh or frozen cheese tortellini yields the best results. Avoid dried tortellini, which takes longer to cook and may not reach the tender texture this dish requires.

Can I use regular tomatoes instead of sun-dried?

Sun-dried tomatoes provide concentrated umami flavor that regular tomatoes cannot replicate. For closest results, use canned San Marzano tomatoes with tomato paste, though the dish will taste different.

Is this dish freezer-friendly?

The finished dish does not freeze well due to the cream-based sauce separating upon thaw. Freeze only the sun-dried tomato base without dairy or tortellini.