Marry Me Tortellini

Marry Me Tortellini is an easy one pot vegetarian pasta recipe inspired by the viral Marry Me Chicken recipe. This easy weeknight recipe is rich, creamy and so satisfying and it comes together in about 20 minutes. 

What is Marry Me Tortellini

Whipping up a dreamy plate of "Marry Me Tortellini" is like capturing love in a dish, and trust me, it's the kind of culinary magic that'll have anyone dropping to one knee!

Taking a leaf from the viral sensation of Marry Me Chicken, this vegetarian take is a pasta-lover's dream come true.

Picture this: soft, pillow-like tortellini swimming in a lusciously rich and creamy seasoned sauce filled with sun dried tomatoes and fresh spinach.

Every bite is pure bliss – and the best part?

This cozy weeknight masterpiece comes together in just about 20 minutes or less!

So, if you're ready to put a delicious spin on commitment, this is your go-to dish. Let's dig in.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Olive Oil - Any neutral oil will work.
• Garlic Cloves - Fresh garlic is best but you could substitute them for onions or shallots if you had to.
• Sun Dried Tomatoes - I highly recommend using the sun dried tomatoes in olive oil because they are so much more flavorful. You could use another kind or even roasted tomatoes if you wanted.
• Italian seasoning - If you don't have italian seasoning, you could use a little bit of rosemary, garlic powder, salty, thyme, and basil, and marjoram.
• Red Pepper Flakes - These don't really add heat but they do add flavor. If you're scared, just leave them out but know that they add more depth than anything.
• Flour - All purpose or self rising flour works just fine.
• Pacific Vegetable Broth - You could also use chicken stock or turkey stock.
• Fresh Cheese Tortellini - Feel free to swap out fresh cheese tortellini for any tortellini you prefer. I have not tried this with frozen ravioli so I'd let it thaw out if that's all you have.
• Cream - Heavy cream works best but you could use half and half or even a vegan alternative if you'd like.
• Fresh Spinach - You could swap fresh spinach for frozen spinch or even kale.
• Parmigiano - Any hard, aged Italian cheese will work. Try Grana Padano or even Pecorino.

How to make it

Making this easy vegetarian marry me tortellini recipe is super easy and I can't wait to show you how I do oit!

To begin, just add olive oil, garlic, sun dried tomatoes (and their oil!), Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes to a heavy bottomed pot.

I'm using my Cuisinart Braiser which you can find in my shop.

Cook this mixture down for 3-4 minutes or until garlic is tender and fragrant.

Now it's time to make the roux. You'll want to add flour to the garlic tomato mixture and cook for 3 minutes to get the flour taste out.

Add in the Pacific Vegetable Broth and bring to a boil.

Let the mixture thicken for 3-5 minutes then add the uncooked tortellini and a pinch of salt and stir.

Turn the heat off and add in the heavy cream, parmigiano and spinach and stir once more until the spinach is wilted.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

What goes with Marry Me Tortellini

Marry me tortellini is one of those dishes that goes with everything! And if you love these flavors, you will be obsessed with this Marry Me Grilled Cheese Sandwich!

I suggest making my Pepperoni Pizza Hawaiian Sliders, this kale butternut squash salad or even this tasty fig tart.

For dessert, I recommend my 4 ingredient peanut butter blossom cookies, these cake mix pumpkin muffins,

For more tasty pasta dishes, try one of these:

• Pasta e Ceci
• Penne Alfredo with Cream Cheese
• Trader Joe's Pumpkin Ravioli with Rosemary Brown Butter
• Gouda Mac and Cheese
• Zuppa Toscana Orzo
• King Noodle's Kimchi Carbonara with Doritos
• One Pot Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
• Green Pasta Sauce with Boursin, Spinach & Basil

Frequently asked question

What is marry me tortellini made of?

Marry Me tortellini is a swoon-worthy vegetarian dish made of tender cheese tortellini drenched in a dreamy sun-dried tomato, garlic, and parmesan cream sauce, all served up with a side of pure romance. It's like if comfort food got down on one knee with a diamond ring!

What is typically found in tortellini?

With a delightful pocket of pasta wrapped around a creamy blend of cheeses and sometimes meats, tortellini is like the little black dress of Italian cuisine - always chic, always welcome, and oh-so-delicious when paired with the right sauce.

What sauce goes well with tortellini?

Besides this easy spinach and sun dried tomato cream sauce, you can toss tortellini in a luscious, creamy Alfredo, a vibrant tomato sauce or even a vodka sauce with crispy bacon on top.

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Recipe

Marry Me Tortellini

Marry Me Tortellini is an easy one pot vegetarian pasta recipe inspired by the viral Marry Me Chicken recipe. This easy weeknight recipe is rich, creamy and so satisfying and it comes together in about 20 minutes.

4.76 from 25 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Equipment

• braiser

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 6 Garlic Cloves minced
• ½ cup Sun Dried Tomatoes in oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 2 cups Pacific Vegetable Broth
• 20 oz Fresh Cheese Tortellini 5 cups
• ½ cup Cream
• 2 cups Fresh Spinach
• 1 cup Parmigiano

Instructions

 

• Add olive oil, garlic, sun dried tomatoes (and their oil!), Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes to a heavy bottomed pot.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes or until garlic is tender and fragrant.
• Add flour and cook for 3 minutes to create a roux.
• Add in the Pacific Vegetable Broth and bring to a boil. Let the mixture thicken for 3-5 minutes then add the tortellini and a pinch of salt and stir.
• Turn the heat off and add in the heavy cream, parmigiano and spinach and stir once more until the spinach is wilted.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste

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Keyword creamy, frozen tortellini, spinach

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