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Cheese Tortellini in a Pancetta, Spinach and Tomato Rosa Sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 lb pancetta, diced
  • 5 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped, plus additional for garnish
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • cheese tortellini (or your favorite pasta)

Instructions
 

  • In skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced pancetta, cook for 5 minutes until cooked through.
  • Remove pancetta and set aside, reserving about 4 tablespoons oil in skillet.
  • Add quartered tomatoes to skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add spinach and 2 cloves minced garlic until wilted. Set aside.
  • In saucepan, melt butter with remaining 2 cloves minced garlic over low heat (do not brown).
  • .Add cream and heat (do not boil)
  • Whisk in tomato paste until smooth, followed by parmesan cheese.
  • Add parsley and black pepper to taste.
  • Add pancetta and spinach/tomato mixture into saucepan. Heat additional 5 minutes, or until hot (do not boil).
  • Cook cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Pour sauce over and serve.
Keyword Italian, pancetta, rosa, tortellini