
Tortellini Al Limone
with Wilted Leafy Greens
740 cals
10 mins
Description
Keeping supper simple, bright and meat-free is one way to refresh the midweek blahs. In 10 minutes, you’ll be spearing chubby cheese-filled packages, tumbled with soft leafy greens, Parmigiano Reggiano and lemon. As for having only one pot to wash? Da best.
Contains:
Eggs • Milk • Wheat
Ingredients
for 2 servings
(Double for 4 portions)
1 Shallot (or onion)
120g Baby greens (baby spinach or kale)
1 Lemon
350g Fresh three-cheese tortellini (contains lipase)
25g Parmigiano Reggiano (contains rennet)
Nutrition
Total fat | 27g |
Saturated Fat | 13g |
Sodium | 750mg |
Total carbs | 98g |
Sugar | 11g |
Protein | 24g |
Fibres | 7g |
Recipe Instructions

Step 1: Boil the pasta
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta; stir gently to separate.
- Boil, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 min., until al dente.
- Reserving ½ cup cooking water (double for 4 portions), drain and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
- Reserve the pot.

Step 2: Mise en place
- Meanwhile, halve, peel and mince the shallot.
- Halve the lemon; juice ½ and quarter the remaining ½.
- Bacon: In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Cook, 3 to 4 min. per side, until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and roughly chop. Transfer to the pot in step 4.

Step 3: Make the sauce
- In the reserved pot, heat 2 tbsp butter (double for 4 portions) on medium.
- Add the shallot and sauté, 1 to 2 min., until fragrant.
- Add the lemon juice, ½ the reserved cooking water and S&P.
- Cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 min., until the sauce has slightly thickened.

Step 4: Combine the pasta
- To the pot, add the pasta, spinach and ½ the cheese.
- Cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 min., until warmed through and the spinach has wilted.
- If the sauce seems dry, gradually add the remaining cooking water until you achieve your desired consistency.

Step 5: Plate your dish
- Divide the pasta between your plates.
- Garnish with the remaining cheese and the lemon wedges. Bon appétit!