Tortellini w/ Spinach in a Lemon Cream Sauce🍋 this dish is just so easy to whip together and is the definition of comfort. If you need something quick, definately give this one a go! Details below⬇️ 250 grams tortellini 1/3 cup butter 3 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup whipping cream 3/4 cup parmesan cheese 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped Reserved pasta water, about 1/3 cup (more if you need) 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 lemon, zest 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Basil for topping (optional) *Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil, add your tortellini and cook according to package directions. *In the meantime, add your butter and olive oil to a large pan set to low/medium heat. *Add your fresh garlic, pepper, red pepper flakes and sauté for about a minute. *Add your heavy whipping cream and bring to a simmer for about 3 minutes, or until it reduces slightly. *Once reduced, as the juice of your lemon, stirring often so the mixtures doesn’t curdle. *Add your zest and parmesan cheese and mix until melted and sauce thickens. *Add your spinach, cooked tortellini and a little bit of pasta water and combine. *Add more pasta water if you need and taste for any additional seasonings here. *Top with fresh cracked pepper, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, and basil! *Enjoy! #samsdinnerseries #tortellini #creamsauce #lemons #whitesauce #pasta #vegetarianrecipes #vegetarian #lemoncream #onepotmeal #quickdinner #weeknightdinner #weeknightmeals #foodtiktok #easyrecipies