Creamy Garlic-Herb Tortellini Recipe for Quick Weeknight Meals

If you want a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner, try this Garlic Herb Tortellini. Creamy and garlicky, it combines blistered cherry tomatoes, melted Boursin cheese, and baby spinach tossed with tender tortellini. Ready in about 30 minutes, it feels special while being effortless to make.

This vegetarian pasta is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. It also works well as a side alongside your favorite protein.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in just 30 minutes
• Few ingredients, big flavor
• Great for meatless meals
• Simple enough for weeknights, pretty enough for guests

Garlic Herb Tortellini

Preheat the oven to 400°F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the tortellini.

Place the cherry tomatoes and minced garlic on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Move the tomatoes slightly to create a space in the center for the cheese.

Place the Boursin cheese (remove from containers) in the center of the tomatoes. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tomatoes are blistered.

While the tomatoes roast, cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot.

When the tomatoes and cheese are done, remove the pan from the oven. Use the back of a large spoon or a spatula to mash the tomatoes, then stir them together with the melted Boursin to form a creamy sauce.

Pour the tomato and cheese sauce over the tortellini and add the baby spinach. Stir over low heat until the spinach wilts and everything is evenly coated.

Garnish with chopped fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired. This dish reheats well and makes excellent leftovers.

What to Serve with Garlic Herb Tortellini

This creamy tortellini pairs well with:

• A crisp green salad
• Parmesan garlic toast or crusty sourdough
• A glass of chilled Pinot Grigio or a light red wine
• Or as a side alongside roasted or grilled protein

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Garlic Herb Tortellini

Garlic Herb Tortellini combines Boursin, blistered cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach with tortellini for a rich, garlicky pasta in about 30 minutes.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: bold flavors, easy dinner, pasta, vegetarian

Servings: 6

Calories: 368 kcal

Ingredients

• 8 oz. cherry tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. each salt and black pepper
• 2 – 6 oz. containers Boursin Cheese (Garlic & Herb)
• 20 oz. tortellini (family-sized)
• 3 – 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. On a large baking dish, add cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Push tomatoes aside to create room in the middle.
3. Place the Boursin cheese blocks in the center of the tomatoes. Bake uncovered 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and tomatoes are blistered.
4. Meanwhile, cook tortellini in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot.
5. Remove the baking pan from the oven and mash the tomatoes with the back of a spoon or spatula. Stir the tomatoes and melted Boursin to form a sauce. Pour over the tortellini and add the baby spinach. Stir over low heat until spinach wilts.
6. Serve topped with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 368 kcal |
Carbohydrates: 44 g |
Protein: 16 g |
Fat: 15 g |
Saturated Fat: 6 g |
Sodium: 644 mg |
Fiber: 4 g

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