Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini with Herb Ricotta Sauce

Name: Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini with Herb Ricotta Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 30 g Olive oil; 150 g Onion; 12 g Garlic cloves; 120 g White wine; 250 g Ricotta cheese; 120 g Gruyere; 15 g Chives; 10 g Parsley; 2 g Pepper; 500 g Spinach and ricotta tortellini; 200 ml Cream; 5 g Salt; 30 g Parmesan cheese

Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini with Herb Ricotta Sauce · ready in 27 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 13 ingredients

Tender spinach and ricotta filled tortellini are coated in a luxurious, creamy ricotta and herb sauce with gentle notes of white wine and melted cheese for a comforting yet elegant pasta dish.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 17 min
Total: 27 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 520
Difficulty: easy

Italian Mediterranean Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

30 gOlive oil
150 gOnion
12 gGarlic cloves
120 gWhite wine
250 gRicotta cheese
120 gGruyere
15 gChives
10 gParsley
2 gPepper
500 gSpinach and ricotta tortellini
200 mlCream
5 gSalt
30 gParmesan cheese (optional)

Equipment

stovetop, colander, large pot, serving bowls, skillet, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep and boil pasta
Gather a large pot and skillet, then bring salted water to a boil, add spinach and ricotta tortellini, cook until al dente, and drain well. · 4 min
What to look for: tortellini float and look tender
Build cheese sauce
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet, sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft, add white wine to reduce, then stir in cream, ricotta cheese, and Gruyere until melted. · 10 min
What to look for: smooth, glossy sauce
Finish pasta
Stir in chopped chives, parsley, and pepper, add the drained tortellini, and gently toss over low heat until evenly coated and heated through. · 3 min
What to look for: pasta fully coated
Serve and garnish
Plate the tortellini immediately and finish with extra chives and grated Parmesan cheese if using. · 2 min
What to look for: creamy pasta with herbs visible

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	520
Protein	21 g
Carbohydrates	39 g
of which sugars	4 g
Fat	32 g
of which saturated	16 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	690 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: milk, gluten

May contain: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Olive oil

butter: Adds richer flavor but increases saturated fat

Onion

shallot: Sweeter and more delicate flavor

Garlic cloves

garlic paste: Use sparingly as flavor is concentrated

White wine

vegetable stock: Choose low sodium for balance

Ricotta cheese

cottage cheese: Blend for smoother texture

Gruyere

emmental: Melts smoothly like Gruyere