I have those days (too many of them, if I’m being honest) where I absolutely cannot cook dinner. I’m tired, everyone’s hungry and takeout isn’t happening because have you seen the cost of fast food lately? Just no. That’s when I lean hard on simple meals with minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction. This one, from cookbook author Matthew Bounds (@yourbarefootneighbor), is an absolute winner. It’s a one-pot creamy tortellini dish that requires almost zero effort.Truly, the hardest part is boiling water. He calls it "too tired tortellini" for a reason! It’s warm, filling and kid-approved, making it perfect for those “please don’t make me cook” kinds of nights we all know too well.Related: This Genius Pasta Salad Is Peak Summer Eating?? SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter. ??
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This isn't the kind of dinner that asks you to dice onions, preheat the oven or dirty every pan in your kitchen. This is a dump-and-stir dream, and it all starts in the freezer aisle.Grab a bag of frozen chicken tortellini and toss it straight into a pot of boiling water. No need to thaw, no need to fuss. Just let it cook for about three to five minutes until tender.
Once the pasta's done, drain and give it a quick rinse. Return it to the pot and stir in a jar of your favorite Alfredo sauce. You could go homemade, sure, but the point here is easy. A jar gets it creamy and rich without extra dishes or prep time.As the sauce warms, toss in a bag of frozen spinach. It adds just the right pop of color and nutrients, no chopping or washing required.
Season it up with a little pepper and any extras you like (garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes or a sprinkle of Italian seasoning), then stir in some grated Parmesan (yes, the jarred kind is perfect here) until the sauce thickens and clings to the tortellini.And that’s it! Dinner's done, the kitchen’s still clean and your family is full and happy.Related: I Tried Martha Stewart's One-Pot Pasta That Has 'Taken the Internet By Storm'
The Dinner That Saves You From Yourself
This is the kind of meal that makes you feel like you’ve pulled off a little miracle. In just one pot and in less than 15 minutes, you have a creamy, cozy, totally satisfying supper. The tortellini are pillowy and packed with chicken, the Alfredo is rich and savory and the spinach gives just enough balance to keep you from feeling like you’ve completely given up on nutrition. Add a side of warm breadsticks or garlic bread and, suddenly, you’ve got a dinner that looks and tastes like you put in some serious effort.
This recipe is super adaptable too. Throw in some leftover rotisserie chicken or add more veggies by stirring in steamed broccoli or peas. Make it vegetarian by using cheese instead of chicken tortellini. Have picky eaters? Keep it plain and let them sprinkle on their own cheese. The core formula is forgiving, flexible and fast, which makes it perfect for nights when you're incredibly close to serving cereal and calling it a win.
Life is busy. We’re juggling work, school, sports, errands and trying to remember if we switched the laundry. We don’t always have time for gourmet meals. But with smart, comforting recipes like this one, we can make a satisfying dinner even if we’re running on fumes.
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