Staying on Budget

For people who love money.

Tortellini Primavera

Tortellini Primavera is full of mushrooms and spinach topped with a chopped tomato for freshness. It is very cheesy and creamy.

I like to serve Tortellini Primavera is a very rich cheat on your diet meal. It is still lighter than other versions of this same dish but very rich. I love the cheesy creaminess of the sauce.

If it is for a special occasion then I will make parmesan encrusted chicken and serve 1/2 cup pasta on the side. I found this recipe in my Taste of Home Light and Tasty 2008 Annual Recipes Cookbook.

Cost Per Serving $4.86

If you have ZERO ingredients then this recipe will cost about $24.31.

If you have a stocked pantry this recipe will cost about $17.49.

  • Cost per serving reduces to $3.50.

I am assuming you have salt and pepper and do not add it into the recipe total cost.

Stove

Recipe serves: 5

Serving size: 1 and 1/4 cup

Equipment needed: 1 large pot for pasta and 1 deep sauté pan. 

Total time: 30 minutes

Equipment

Let's grocery shop!

I am assuming you have salt and pepper. It is not included in pantry and spices. If you have a stocked pantry you will save about 6.82.

Pantry & Spices

Total: $6.82 as of October 2022

  • butter $4.48
  • italian seasoning $1.00
  • red pepper flakes $1.34

Grocery

Total: $17.49 as of October 2022

  • tortellini cheese 19 oz $5.99
  • fresh mushrooms 8 oz $1.98
  • 1 onion $0.78
  • 1 garlic bulb $0.54
  • 1/2 gallon milk $1.67
  • 1 package cream cheese 8 oz $1.68
  • frozen chopped spinach 10 oz $1.06
  • 1 tomato $0.91
  • shredded parmesan cheese $2.88

Let's prep!

Let's cook!

  1. Complete prep from prep tab above.
  2. Bring water to a boil and cook tortellini to package directions.
  3. While water is being brought to a boil sauté the mushrooms and onion in 2 teaspoons of butter.
  4. Once the onions are soft add the garlic for 1 minute. 
  5. Then add while stirring:
    • 2/3 cup of milk
    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  6.  Add the tortellini to the sauce along with the tomato. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

This recipe can also be found in Weekly Dinners for 2 under $70 – Menu 4

Side Options

© 2022 Staying On Budget LLC

stayingonbudget.com is owned and operated by Staying On Budget LLC.

Staying On Budget LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and earns from qualifying purchases. 

Related articles

Provolone Ziti Bake

Smoked provolone cheese amps up the flavor in this simple pasta bake. If you are feeding a crowed this is a perfect main or side dish.

Vegetarian Bean Tacos

Vegetarian Bean Tacos are full of bold flavors such as cilantro, chili powder, cumin, coriander and picante sauce.

Chili-Lime Mushroom Tacos with Rice

Chili-Lime Mushroom Tacos with Rice is made with portobello mushrooms that are the perfect substitute for meat in these tacos.

Christin Lee

FULL TIME BUDGET BLOGGER

It is fun to think that there might be a short cut but the reality is planning plus diligence equals financial freedom.

My Favorite Articles